There is absolutely no place for political violence in a democracy. As we wait to learn more about what happened, I wish the former president a fast recovery and appreciate law enforcement’s quick response. I will be keeping the victims and their families in my prayers.

This is a simple test case. Are facts, law and predication enough? Or can the “faux outrage” machine steer officials away from duty?

(My favorite cast little me as Grand Inquisitor Torquemada, with mighty ExxonMobil cast as lonely Galileo cowering in his cell. 😂)

I’ve felt the blowtorch of the “faux outrage” machine on this. I hope fear of that machine is not what is blocking due diligence—I survived fine.