The BDN Opinion section, operating independently, recently featured an article by Don Kusler from Americans for Democratic Action, discussing the increase in political violence in the United States. The author points out that while political violence has always been present, there has been a significant rise in recent times, particularly fueled by the political right.
Kusler highlights the use of inflammatory language and imagery by Republican members of Congress, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert, that seems to encourage violence against political opponents. He also criticizes former President Donald Trump for his regular references to violence and vilification of his perceived enemies.
The author emphasizes that while there are instances of heated rhetoric from both sides of the political spectrum, the volume and explicit references to violence coming from the right far outweigh those from the left. He calls for all parties to be mindful of their words and actions to prevent further escalation of political violence.
Kusler concludes by urging the political right to take responsibility for their role in encouraging violence and join the political left in efforts to disarm and promote a more peaceful political discourse. The article serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible language and behavior in the current political climate.
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