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This pattern of political violence signals a dangerous trend. The ballot box is no longer the sole battlefield; physical violence or threats now are emerging as potential tools, which is profoundly alarming for the health of American democracy. Not only do these incidents threaten individual safety, but they also risk undermining the very foundations of democratic dialogue and civil society.
Experts and commentators worry that some factions within the political Left may not only refuse to denounce violence but could even be tacitly condoning it as part of a broader strategy. Such attitudes contribute to a climate in which extremists feel justified to act violently, further polarizing the nation.