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They call for patience, verified records, and respect for due process, arguing that how we respond to threats must reflect the very democratic values we claim to protect. In the end, the real story may not be the alleged plot itself, but what our fear \u2014 and our laws \u2014 reveal about who we are becoming.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rumors exploded before the facts ever caught up. Online reports of an attempted assassination plot against Donald Trump, and a brutal sentence that followed, ignited a firestorm of fear and fury. Was this justice, or political theater with a gavel? 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