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A recurring theme in conversations about recent protests and acts of political violence is the emotional toll they take on witnesses and commentators alike. One observer recounted feeling physically sick after viewing tweets and videos about an attack on Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure. While the media largely disregards comparable actions aimed at conservatives—such as violent protests at Trump rallies—the same acts are magnified and scrutinized when targeted at figures like Kirk or Stephen Miller. This double standard fuels perceptions of bias, further intensifying the cycle of outrage and resentment.