Normalization of Violent Political Rhetoric Online
A new study from the Network Contagion Research Institute discusses the normalization of violent political rhetoric online, including calls for the murder of public figures. The report highlights a growing tolerance for political violence, particularly on the left, linked to 'assassination culture.'
Key Points
- Increase in calls for political violence online
- Growing tolerance for violence among ideological extremists
- Link between violent rhetoric online and real-world violence
- Identification of leading predictors for support of political violence
Pros
- Highlights a concerning cultural shift towards justifying political violence
- Provides insights from a nationally representative survey on attitudes towards violence
Cons
- Raises alarm about the normalization of violent rhetoric and its real-world consequences