“It’s infuriating,” Micki Witthoeft told me. “She was there exercising her First Amendment
rights. Witthoeft is comforted by the outpouring of love and support from so many Americans “lifting up Ashli’s name.” She hopes it results in a “betterment of America.” And her message to those who smear her late daughter’s name? “You only have awful things to say? Well, my daughter fought for your right to say them.” “You’re welcome.”