The recent arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home highlights escalating political violence. This incident follows an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, marking a troubling trend in American politics. Despite researchers noting no statistical increase in such violence, the underlying issues remain concerning. Moreover, the attack's execution raises alarms about security vulnerabilities. While public support for political violence is still low, the frequency of high-profile attacks challenges societal norms, emphasizing that once violence becomes statistically recognizable, the damage may already be irreversible.
Researchers who study political violence indicate that no uptick is yet evident in data about the phenomenon. Public support for using violent means to influence political outcomes remains low.
Every attack on a well-known political figure undermines our norms. By the time political violence shows up in statistics, the damage to society is done.
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