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Political violence and free speech

November 25, 2025 by Guest Post Leave a Comment

by Jim Parker, Hamilton

Distilled, last week’s Tony Hudson LTE on false hope and actual leadership poses a fundamental challenge to every Ravalli County Republican:  

Do they choose to abide by lines 7-10 of the Lord’s prayer:

“And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.”

Or, are they on board with what the President said at Charlie Kirk’s funeral:

“He did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them. That’s where I disagree with Charlie. I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them. . .  “

and just this week, the leader of their party has called for the execution of Americans for exercising their First Amendment right to refuse to obey illegal orders.

Under the leadership of its 47th President, Ravalli County Republican leaders are indeed in the crosshairs. Do they have the courage to stand up for the values which gave birth to the United States? Will they continue to be CCAD victims – Consciously Cynically Accepting Deceit?  

The broadcast of Ken Burns 6 part documentary – “The American Revolution” – could not have come at a better time.  

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