In the latest twist of political chaos, someone thought it would be a brilliant idea to threaten a well-known conservative media personality, Benny Johnson, and his family. This was not just a nasty comment on social media or a bit of heated rhetoric. Oh no, this was a full-blown, old-school threatening letter—kind that even the most seasoned villains would raise an eyebrow at. The letter writer didn’t just stop at idle threats but described in vivid detail the grim future they envisioned for Benny because he holds views they strongly dislike. Well, talk about taking the concept of strongly-worded letters a tad too far.
Benny and his wife Kate, along with their kiddos, are caught in this messy web of hatred, all because Benny’s political musings ruffled some feathers. But let’s make one thing clear: it’s not Benny who’s the villain here. He’s chalked up as a white cis Christian Trump supporter—clearly a triple threat in today’s hypersensitive climate—but he’s not the one diving headlong into the pool of political violence. Meanwhile, the letter writer, let’s call him George, thought he could play this sinister game from the comfort of anonymity and emerge victorious. Spoiler alert: he was wrong.
Thanks to some remarkable teamwork amongst law enforcement agencies, our anonymous letter-writer is no longer so anonymous. They nabbed George, hauled him in, and now he’s looking at some serious consequences. Goodness, our world can feel upside down when expressing one’s political leanings gets this kind of backlash. But it’s reassuring to know that folks are getting caught and held accountable, especially when their idea of political discourse includes a hefty helping of life-threatening notes.
In a twist that sounds painfully like a cliché comic book plot, this isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a troubling pattern. Political violence has seemingly become as mainstream as pumpkin spice in autumn, and not without some curious alignments. Benny muses that it’s like evil’s gotten so comfortable; it’s thrown its slippers on and nestled into the political cozy corner. Is there a section of society that feels violence is a perfectly reasonable debate tactic? If so, it’s a club that can’t pile into obscurity fast enough.
Meanwhile, amidst this insanity, some folks are calling for unity and peace, stating the glaringly obvious — that people should be able to raise their families safely. Imagine living in a world where political opponents are seen not as evil incarnate to be vanquished but as fellow citizens with differing views. Radical, isn’t it? While Benny and his family weather this particular storm, they have law enforcement to thank, wholeheartedly, for positioning them firmly in the “safe” column once again.
The takeaway from this whole fiasco? It’s that political engagement shouldn’t require a helmet and armor. Law enforcement, the justice system, and some sensible souls are still fighting the good fight, making sure that we don’t all devolve into a chaotic pit of doom. Let’s hope it catches on—call it a new trend if you will—all for the sake of good ol’ peace and a safer nation. Now wouldn’t that be a novel idea?
