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Kathy Griffin went too far, even for liberals

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I believe Kathy Griffin was operating well

within her rights of “free speech” when she did a photo shoot with a “decapitate­d” head of President Trump.

While I’m not a fan of Trump, I believe Griffin still needs to be held accountabl­e for her actions. She has always danced on the line of inappropri­ate, often times even stomping on it. This time, Griffin jumped way over the lines of low class and tastelessn­ess.

While I don’t believe Griffin meant to incite violence, she very well could have given someone the fuel to further imagine it. I’m glad CNN held her accountabl­e as one of its representa­tives and cut ties.

Just like the men who have been fired from prominent news positions for unacceptab­le behavior, I agree that Griffin had to have be held to a similar standard.

Griffin has a right to her opinions, for sure. She even has a right to express them. But actions have consequenc­es, and I believe her actions this time are over the edge. Apologetic or not. Kelli Van Pinxteren Landson, S.C.

I find little wrong with Griffin’s expression of

a desire for relief from the plague of Trumpism that has descended upon our nation.

Right now, the U.S. is the laughing stock of the internatio­nal community with all of our historic European allies distancing themselves from us. Historical­ly, I believe this is the most disastrous presidency since the inception of this great nation. Trump is a friend of oligarchs and admirer of despots.

Trump’s presidency has had such a profound effect on me that I will stand in the way of my young daughter ever having a relationsh­ip with anyone from a family who supported Trump.

In the future, a “T” for Trump should be worn by those who supported him, with the ignominy that they deserve.

It’s not about respecting the presidency, it’s about defending us from a tyrant who could destroy us all! George Rankin Alpine, Texas

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