When Josh Shapiro’s home was firebombed this summer, I wrote this in a column for the Daily Times :

“When I heard that the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence had been firebombed, my first reaction was ‘First night of Passover. Jewish Governor. Hate Crime.’

“My second thought was ‘That poor family. Four kids. Thank God they’re safe.’ ”

At no point did I mentally add “I hate Josh Shapiro’s politics, but … .” And I certainly didn’t say “Well that’s karma.”

Sadly, some people expressed exactly those two emotions.

I know they did because I read them on my page, right after I posted this comment upon watching Shapiro reach the point of tears when reflecting on the threat to his family: “Watching Josh Shapiro. Bad ass. Proud he is my Governor. No political issue is more important than basic

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