This all got started at some level under W. The worst sort of stuff was said about him, and he never responded, nor his people. Letting that go unaddressed was a huge mistake by him and Republican leadership.
As I see it, the lady was living in an echo chamber, much like the unhinged people on TikTok. They really believe everyone thinks like they do, especially since the MSM is so dominant and pervasive. She felt perfectly safe to let it rip, thinking everyone would agree… after all, who of us wouldn’t kill Hitler if we had a Time Machine? But here is a difference between her and the unhinged folks on TikTok - she is a mature adult and frankly should know better.
As to the unhinged… they fail to realize the internet is forever. Many of us in our youth did things that today we are ashamed of, but that was pre-Internet where secrets can remain. These kids think everyone agrees with them. They feel perfectly safe in saying such outlandish things. Their comeuppance is nigh.
As to Home Depot - I think they were left in an uncomfortable place. This vet I think may be out of line a little bit, but I get it. We are all emotional on what just happened. First Amendment aside… there are limits. You could also call what she did Hate Speech which is a deplorable term. Confronting her at work rather than engaging her online seems aggressive but if the shoe was on the other foot, it would have been far worse. Like being beaten to death in the parking lot when walking to her car.
I agree - we have to fight back and there will be some unfortunates that will learn a hard lesson. But learn they must. We need to return to civil discourse in our country but in order to get there, we have to teach these lessons.
Kudos to Home Depot. I pray this woman sees the light now.