Simpson says "Threats of murder cannot become something we accept"
House Democratic Leader, New Hampshire House of Representatives
“We can disagree and debate, but no one should fear for their life because of their beliefs or their decision to serve the people of New Hampshire, ... Threats of murder cannot become something we accept, excuse or ignore.”
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Reports the post and collects same-week reactions from the state Attorney General's office, the Governor, and Democratic party and legislative leaders.
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The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire's account had posted on September 22 that it openly supports the assassination of basically every elected Democrat in New Hampshire.
After the quotation
InDepthNH.org reported that Simpson said on Facebook she had reported the post to the Director of Security at the Legislature and to the Attorney General's office.
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Case context: Was the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire's 'assassination' post a threat of political violence?
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Why this label?
Relative to the fixed reference point, Simpson rejected the post as a threat that should never be accepted, excused or ignored, which condemns the conduct.
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- Libertarian Party of New Hampshire, Jeremy Kauffman
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