Experts warn blame game fuels political violence and threatens democracy
TL;DR
The article discusses the increasing tendency to quickly blame political sides for acts of violence, which can escalate conflicts. Experts warn that this rush to judgment, often fueled by polarized rhetoric and social media, may lead to more violence, with recent attacks showing a rise in lone wolf and nihilistic extremism, and highlighting the dangerous climate of political hostility in the U.S.
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