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The dilemma posed by this environment is clear: while free speech is vital, it must be balanced against the potential for inciting violence. Leaders and influential figures—whether politicians or social media personalities—must hold the line against authoritarian overreactions but also reject the normalization of violence as a tool for silencing opposition.
The speaker emphasizes that violence should remain defined as physical force—not just harmful words or hate speech. If society tolerates or even encourages violence as a form of political expression, it risks spiraling into chaos where sides no longer debate but fight.