Worrying trend of resignations over toxicity

What does it say when seasoned politicians say things have become too toxic to continue? It's time to cut it out. Stop the personal attacks and focus on the policies and ideas.
Liberal MP Pam Damoff announced that she will not re-offer at the next election citing 'the threats and misogyny I have experienced.'

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