The editorial discusses the lack of condemnation from Democrats regarding the violent comments made by Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s attorney general. It highlights a growing acceptance of political violence among liberals, supported by recent polling data.
1. Jay Jones’s Comments: Jay Jones suggested that public policy changes when policymakers experience pain, referencing the suffering caused by gun violence. This statement included a reference to harming a political opponent's family.
2. Democratic Response: Instead of facing backlash, Jones’s comments elicited little to no response from fellow Democrats, suggesting a tacit acceptance of such views within the party.
3. Poll Findings: A poll from Skeptic Research Center asked if violence is necessary for social change. Nearly half of young, liberal, educated adults agreed. Specifically:
• 44% of very liberal respondents viewed political violence as often necessary.
• 49% of Gen Z liberals concurred.
• Higher percentages of individuals with advanced degrees (40%) supported this view compared to those with less education.
4. Radicalization Among Democrats: The editorial points to a concerning trend where many Democrats seem to accept and justify violent actions in response to political opposition. The term "leftist" is used to describe this group, which the editorial argues has shifted substantially toward supporting violence as a means for political change.
5. Left-Wing Violence Statistics: The piece mentions that recent research indicated left-wing terrorist actions were surpassing those from the far-right, emphasizing the rising trend of violent rhetoric from the left.
6. Moral Superiority and Empathy: The editorial claims that many on the left feel a misplaced moral superiority over conservatives, which may contribute to their justification of violence.
7. Lack of Conservative Response: It notes that some establishment conservatives fail to recognize the growing violent rhetoric from the left, while they contribute their own extreme language toward the actions of figures like Donald Trump.
The editorial concludes by urging the public, especially conservatives, to acknowledge the real threats posed by left-wing violence. It warns that once current political figures, such as Trump, are no longer in the spotlight, the left's aggression may shift towards any significant conservative figures that follow.
This analysis reflects both the potential dangers of normalization of violence in political discourse and the troubling acceptance found within segments of the Democratic party.
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