I appreciated last week’s editorial that sought to be a voice of reason and moderation and that discouraged further angry social media reaction to Eric Holle’s hot-mic comment. While the editorial recognized that the comment was inappropriate and insulting, it also recognized that there’s a world of difference between words said under one’s breath, out of frustration (as we’ve all done), and premeditated words intended to be threatening, abusive, and intimidating.

Eric’s testimony at public…