But not everyone agreed with her views on the subject, and Singer paid a price for her work. Cult 'operatives' dug through her trash, went through her mail, picketed her lectures and sent her death threats. They also hacked into her computer countless times, once released dozens of live rats in her house, and frequently left dead rats on her doorstep with threatening notes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Singer faced repeated threats, mail tampering, and rat attacks from cult operatives.
- In plain terms
- She endured many forms of intimidation.
- What can you take from it?
- Anticipate varied tactics of hostile groups.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are effective countermeasures?
- How common are such attacks?
Another view
Repetition may exaggerate the frequency.
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