This article is related to the city of Grand Rapids because it describes an act of terror against our current elected representative, Hillary Scholten.

“According to a news release from Scholten’s office, a letter received by her Grand Rapids office purported to be from DSA and made a “direct and specific reference” to an impending “civil war” beginning after the midterm election.

She called on DSA to condemn the threats made in its name and deny responsibility if it was not involved.”

This whole thing feels off to me. Getting some serious “found bullet casings with inscriptions” vibes with this story.

Not saying that her office didn’t get a threatening letter with suspicious white powder. All I’m saying is her response and how the media is framing this is making my eyes roll.

The DSA doesn’t benefit at all by these acts of terror. Scholten’s response is disappointing and playing right into the goals of who ever is doing this.

Also, if this was perpetrated or condoned by DSA you would think they would get the return address correct.

“The DSA also said that it had not occupied the offices listed as the letter's return address since 2013.”

Anyway, I’m not associated with DSA. Don’t know if I fully support everything they stand for. I’m also still gonna vote for Scholten. But stuff like this does not make me excited about her.