Thread by @Dot_Resists

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John McCain passed today. It wasn’t like we all didn’t know it was coming. Still, it’s sad. And to @cindymccain @MeghanMcCain I wish my heartfelt condolences. May you find peace and comfort in the coming days.

But now a little rant/reminder... (1/?)

People are getting SUPER nasty about the passing of this man. Saying HORRIBLE things TO HIS FAMILY.

Yes. He was a politician. And if you liked what he did, you say good things. And if you didn’t like what he did, there is a RESPECTFUL way to express that (2/?)

I’m seeing a lot of “I didn’t agree with him politically but..”. It’s good to see.

The thing is, above being a politician, above being a POW in Vietnam, above being a Presidential Candidatw, above being a Republican, he was a man...a husband...a father. And now he is gone.(3/?)

This family is grieving the loss of their loved one. And people still feel that it is the perfect time to call out every misdeed, every decision, any shortcomings he had, and throw it in the faces of this grieving family.

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And here is where a lot of you are probably going to disagree with me, but I’ll say it anyway:

This is also not the time to bring your Love/Hate of Trump into it.

Just offer condolences to the family who lost their father/son/husband/brother.

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Remember that there is more than just the politics. Let the family grieve without the hate and vitriol, whether you liked John McCain or not.
#RIPJohnMcCain (/end)