From attempted assassinations to mob threats, public servants across the political spectrum are grappling with an unsettling reality: the ever-present risk to their personal safety. McKay Coppins, writer at the Atlantic, emphasizes that this alarming trend not only endangers individuals but also threatens the very foundations of representative government, potentially influencing policy decisions and deterring capable leaders from public service. We all need to consider how we can safeguard both our elected officials and the democratic principles that define our nation.