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Trajectory towards assassination

Debasement of political discourse is to blame

19 July 2024

11:00 PM

19 July 2024

11:00 PM

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a campaign rally highlights the deadly trajectory of modern political discourse. No longer do many people disagree with their political opponents and seek to persuade their audience by rational argument; they seek to demonise those they oppose. For these people, it is insufficient to disagree.

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