The language of politics is nasty and in recent years it’s become extreme, Wirepoints writers Ted Dabrowski and John Klinger report in an op-ed posted on July 17. Many even link the assassination attempt on Donald Trump to the rhetoric that’s enveloped this presidential election. We won’t go that far, as vile language does not equal assassination attempts and free speech deserves to be fiercely protected, no matter how offensive it may get between politicians.