“You’re dead. Watch your back. We will burn you down. You should be put in front of a firing squad as a traitor.” This call to The Arizona Republic was just one of many threats made after that newspaper recently endorsed Hillary Clinton – its first Democratic endorsement in its 125 years.
After receiving the call, the young woman who took it walked to a church and prayed for the caller.
In 1976, the paper’s investigative reporter, Don Bolles, was murdered by a bomb placed under his car – so threats are taken seriously.
Mi-Ai Parrish, Arizona Republic/Republic Media president, published a response that has put her in the national spotlight. “We chose patriotism over party,” she wrote, and reminded us how important it is to hold fast to Freedom of Speech, even in the face of threats to blow up more reporters.
We stand with, by and for the Arizona Republic.
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