When Political Violence Becomes Acceptable, It Becomes Inevitable
The article discusses the normalization of political violence and its implications for society. It highlights a recent murder case involving Luigi Mangione and the complexities of the legal system that may undermine justice. The piece argues that a cultural shift towards viewing institutions as corrupt has contributed to a permissive attitude towards violence.
- ▪Political violence becomes more prevalent when it is excused or justified within society.
- ▪Luigi Mangione is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with key evidence being suppressed in court.
- ▪The article critiques the legal system's focus on protecting defendants over public safety, leading to public cynicism.
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| Original publisher | PJ Media |
| Canonical URL | https://pjmedia.com/benshapiro/2026/05/20/when-political-violence-becomes-acceptable-it-becomes-inevitable-n4953085 |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 22:31:16 -0400 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-21T02:40:03.529Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-21T03:04:01.164Z |
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When Political Violence Becomes Acceptable, It Becomes Inevitable Ben Shapiro | 10:31 PM on May 20, 2026 AP Photo/Seth Wenig A society that begins to excuse political violence should not be surprised when political violence multiplies.Once you create a moral framework in which violence is not merely understandable but righteous — once you argue that certain institutions are so corrupt, so "murderous," that the people who participate in them deserve to be killed — you are no longer condemning violence. You are licensing it.
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