domestic groups. has there been a long, pages long list of what my staff can grab, threats and violence against school officials in the united states of america in the last year? i haven t seen the list, but it accords with my recollection. the letter that i heard so much about that i pulled it to read it. you say literally, threat spiritted debate about policy matters is protected under the constitution. i m quoting a colleague today, does that sound like harassing and intimidating moms and dads? you affirm that spiritted debate is allowed. while spiritted debate about policy matters is protected under the constitution. that protection does not extend to threats and violence that we ve been watching on our tv screens.