Majority of Americans Condemn Political Violence, Fear Escalation
Recent political violence, including the targeted killing of Charlie Kirk and assassination attempts against Donald Trump, has sparked concern among Americans. A majority view political violence as a significant issue and find happiness at a political opponent's death unacceptable.
A recent survey by AP-NORC revealed that 76% of Americans consider political violence a big problem. Notably, 58% find it always unacceptable to be happy about the death of a political opponent. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has condemned political violence, with Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio releasing a reflection that encourages Americans to value every human life.
The survey also highlighted a partisan divide in assigning blame for political violence. Republicans are more likely to blame left-wing violence (57%), while Democrats blame right-wing violence (50%). Independents, however, tend to see both sides as equally responsible (87%). A majority of Americans (69%) believe political conflict and violence will escalate, with this view shared across parties. The USCCB offers resources on its website (usccb.org) to help implement the vision of 'Fratelli Tutti'.
Americans overwhelmingly view political violence as unjustified, with 89% holding this stance. Despite partisan differences in assigning blame, there's a shared concern about the escalation of political violence. The USCCB's resources serve as a reminder of the value of human life and the need for peaceful dialogue.
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