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In reply to the discussion: So it was a revenge killing of UHC Executive [View all]ChicagoRonin
(714 posts)Whereas South Korea, with its limited gun ownership and highly educated general populace, fought back against their authoritarian president with the power of the legislature and protests, I see the U.S. with its political illteracy, warped sense of individualism and excesssive gun ownership turning to violence to solve problems.
Let's face it, there's a lot of inequality in our society right now, and an overall feeling that no one is actually looking out for the average person. The Democrats try, but the party overall is in bed with too much of the same bad money as the Republicans, and keeps undercutting genuine progressive voices. The Republicans win elections by playing identity politics but don't offer anything real of benefit to the least in society.
A lot of folks are fed up and feel helpless. I'm sure the recent election just reinforced the sense for many that the rich and corrupt will just get away with it.
And those are all ripe ingredients for violence to start rippling through our society.
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