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Hey folks, Joyce Vance here.

Co-Hose of the Cafe Insider Podcast.

I'm the former U.S. Attorney for the Northern

District of Alabama and a law professor at the University of Alabama Law School. This is a

recording of my latest Cafe Note, Don't Stop Political Debate. As always, write to us with any

questions and comments at letters atcafe.com.

Dear listener, political violence or any violence directed against a candidate for elected

office is unacceptable.

America is a country where we resolve those differences at the ballot box.

It's precisely for that reason that we must not let the attack

on Donald Trump become an excuse for silencing political debate. Americans have to be able to

freely discuss ideas, policy, and candidates' qualifications in advance of an election. So while

last Saturday's attack is a reminder for folks on both sides of the aisle to avoid the

kind of invective that incites violence, talking about the candidates and their respective

merits is fair game. Vigorous debate is essential as voters make up their minds about who to vote

for. Even Donald Trump insists on it. He argued in court that the First Amendment protected his right

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