How the Comey Indictment Could Backfire on Republicans

TL;DR

The DOJ's indictment of James Comey over a social media post is criticized as a weak attack on the First Amendment.
The government's interpretation of Comey's seashell arrangement as a threat to the President is described as requiring an uncharitable and broad reading of the law.
This action sets a dangerous precedent, potentially allowing future administrations to prosecute political critics based on interpreted threats.
The article references Supreme Court cases like Watts v. United States to highlight that political hyperbole and sharp criticism of public officials are constitutionally protected.
The DOJ's case is seen as an attempt to criminalize criticism, which could impact ordinary citizens with minority views or dissenting opinions.
The author suggests the charges will likely not hold up in court but could still damage political culture and tolerance for criticism.

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