Do things seem especially tense right now, yes. Is this something new for America, unfortunately no.

Democracy is supposed to help prevent political violence through representation and good faith discussion of policies. Sadly, we have devolved into identity politics and weaponized hateful language

Revolutionary war
Slavery
Lincoln, MLK, JFK, Charlie Kirk, Harvey Milk
Gerrymandering
Jan 6th
Restricting access to healthcare
Attacking LGBT marriage
Dehumanizing trans athletes
ICE deportations
MN gov kidnapping attempt
Paul Pelosi attack
Christian nationalism
Billionaires

All political violence

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