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Those who cheered on the latter murder should now be examining their consciences.

The historical record is very clear: in politics, violence begets violence. This story is only beginning and it may not end well for America.

See details about the recent shootings.

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[–] Crankenstein@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Apples and Oranges mate. Such a shortsighted view to boil down all of the nuances behind the systemic reasons that people engage in political violence down to just "violence begets violence".

The right-wing assassin is a direct result of the Republican's brand of vitriolic, jingoist rhetoric that tries to convince its cult that the country is "being invaded by evil foreigners". Not because of the death of one CEO. His murder wasn't anything special other than it got an exaggerated amount of media coverage because he was rich.

Either way, America has been on this course for far, far longer then Luigi has even been alive. His alleged actions did not cause this. This story isn't "just beginning", it began almost a century ago and is now reaching its climax.

And, just for the record, I still proudly cheer for the death of scum like that insurance CEO. He deserved so much worse than the quick death he was given. Who did commit the act is a hero for the people.