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>>etc-ho+(OP)
If the letter wished them a rapid death, would it still be a threat? What if it merely wished them a death of unspecified speed, itself being the natural and ordinary consequence of being alive?

Edit: to be clear, this comment was not asking a serious question

>>Invict+w4
In law, there is a concept of a "True Threat" [1][2]. Political hyperbole is not a true threat; sending a threatening letter whose only purpose is intimidation may be. So Tan's foolish statements are plainly protected speech, and it is sensible for the recipients of the letters to contact police.

[1] https://uwm.edu/free-speech-rights-responsibilities/faqs/wha...

[2] https://firstamendment.mtsu.edu/article/true-threats/