The personal safety and security of Gov. Whitmer and her family is paramount. We condemn any effort to threaten or harm anyone, regardless of their background, stature, or politics. While the governor and the Mackinac Center have both agreed and disagreed from time to time, we believe it is the duty of all Michiganders – and all Americans – to respect our officeholders and our peaceful political process. This is an essential, fundamental value of our free society.