BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Berriochoa admitted that his comments, which implied that Kirk was in hell, were “divisive and vitriolic,” but defended his First Amendment right, especially in light of recent backlash others have received over comments about the shooting.

When he saw social media posts circulating about him, instead of retreating — or apologizing — Berriochoa decided to go back online.

“I was fired from my state job for a comment on Instagram,” he said in a post on Reddit on Friday morning. “Ask me anything.” Reddit users quickly chimed in with questions about the content of the comments, whether he was sorry, and if he had contacted an attorney. Some were unsympathetic and to the point: “Good,” one read. Others criticized his remarks but wished him well. One asked him if he h

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