On first take, it seemed a little much to me to blame Donald Trump for the rioting in Chicago between his supporters and those opposed to him. For one thing, he wasn't in the fight. For a second thing, no, he did not ask people to fight. For a third thing, there were two sides in the fight, so why not blame both sides, not just the Trumpers.
Then, someone rushed him on the stage. And, who gets blamed? I see a news reporter say Trump is not accepting any culpability. What? Someone rushes his stage, and he is to blame?
But, there is a principle at play: Opposition begets opposition. If you sow hatred, you will come to know hatred. If you attack others -- even if just verbally -- expect to find yourself under attack. Foment violence, and you will have it.
It is true, that those who fought are responsible for their own actions -- on both sides. But, those who tear at others should expect those they tear at to respond back.
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