Over the past few months, political civility in America has taken an increasingly dismal turn. Congressional members and Trump administration officials have faced harassment in restaurants and outside their homes. Likewise, law enforcement officials have made arrests at various protests due to outbreaks of violence and chaos.
As political acrimony intensifies, many Americans are wondering just how far matters will escalate. Furthermore, political figures on both sides of the aisle are weighing in with their thoughts. GOP Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul warned that lives may be lost if political unrest continues on its current trajectory.
Despite Paul’s concerns, not all political leaders appear to see matters in the same way. Earlier this month, former Attorney General Eric Holder stated that when Republicans “go low,” Democrats ought to “kick them.” Likewise, Hillary Clinton openly announced that the left can return to civil conduct following a midterm election victory. Both prominent Democrats faced backlash for their statements regarding the current state of political affairs.
