When Words Became ‘Violence,’ Bloodshed Was Inevitable

When words became ‘violence,’ bloodshed was inevitable

America once taught kids to brush off insults with resilience. But calling words “violence” opened the door to real bloodshed in Orem, Utah.“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”If we let this moment harden us into bitterness, we’ve lost. But if we let it challenge us to live with purpose, we’ve won.Every kid in America grew up hearing that line. On the playground, it was more than just a rhyme — it was a shield. I…

This is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence

The day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University, commentators repeated a familiar refrain: “This isn’t who we are as Americans.” Others similarly weighed in. Whoopi Goldberg on “The View” declared that Americans solve political disagreements peacefully: “This is not the way we do it.” Yet other awful episodes come immediately to mind: President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed on N…

Yes, This is Who We Are: America’s 250-year History of Political Violence

by Dr. Maurizio Valsania The day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University, commentators repeated a familiar refrain: “This isn’t who we are as Americans.” Others similarly weighed in. Whoopi Goldberg on “The View” declared that Americans solve political disagreements peacefully: “This is not the way we do it.” Yet […]