Is it natural for people to become enraged at other people
at political events? Is violence simply part of the territory? Even if war
stems from political differences, a political rally is a long way from being on
a battle-field. The psychology, I submit, should be very different, and yet
some people at campaign rallies cross the line as if they have no control over
their emotions and behavior. That some protesters and a Trump supporter sued U.S.
President Donald Trump for his role in inciting violence at one of his campaign
rallies makes the matter of rage and violence at political events more public,
and thus subject to analysis. The issue, I submit, goes beyond whether Don
Trump incited violence against protesters at his political rallies.
The full essay is at "Violence at a Trump Campaign Rally."
