In liberal democracy, anarchy and aggression are not the means to exert opposition; electoral outcomes serve as the means to demonstrate individual opinion, and that should and shall remain the status quo.
Political violence is supposed to be a phenomenon of the past; ending someone’s life is not the way. However, rogue individuals may still exist in a diverse society.
When events like the one that transpired today take place, everyone must condemn them. Whatever your political inclinations, conspiracy theories should not be amplified or adhered to.
Moments like these should serve as a tipping point for broader societal deliberations concerning the stark divisions that lead to vicious actions. The acrimony against people with differing opinions, whether political or otherwise, must be addressed. The means of such deliberations should never involve brutality, which must not be normalized under any circumstances.
The attempted assassination of Mr. Trump must serve as a cautionary tale. One must hope it does not exacerbate the split in society that already prevails.
Readjustment of how politics is conducted in the age of digital media is of utmost importance; individuals who propagate harassment without an intellectual debate should not be in the mainstream, as unfortunately it is in the current times.
Let this moment serve as urgency for a progressive realignment of the polity; arguments should be constructive, just, and inclusive.
