In this election cycle, some individuals have become so deeply polarized that they act irrationally. The term “Trump Derangement Syndrome” underscores a fear that Trump poses a threat to democracy akin to a totalitarian figure like Hitler.
“I don’t believe Houghton County is a place where anybody would condone any kind of political violence against any candidate, whether local or national, and just hope that we as a community can avoid this rhetoric through the campaign season,” said Saaranen.
Sleeman echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the need for civil discourse. “People have the right to express their opinions,” she said. “There’s no place for this type of violence.”
