Feb 15, 2021 MANY Islanders have backed calls for action to be taken against those who aim abuse and threats online at politicians and other public figures. Senator Sam Mézec, one of those who say they have received online abuse. Picture: ROB CURRIE. (30236350) After a Deputy was sent a Facebook message last week saying ‘please die of Covid’ and the issue was highlighted in the JEP, several online commentators echoed the condemnation of unacceptable online behaviour. Deputy Inna Gardiner received the message, which also branded her ‘a filthy NIMBY’, in the wake of a parish assembly discussing the Island’s new hospital.