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When Did People Start Harming Themselves For Politics?
Social justice protests have taken a dark turn. Rather than just panicking about potential harm, many people have simply begun harming themselves in the name of politics. From political leaders to global conflicts to climate change, people are starving, killing, and hurting themselves and calling it progress.
By Alina Clough3 min read
The recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump is a chilling reminder of the lengths to which some individuals are willing to go for political aims. While violence against others for political reasons is sadly not new, a disturbing trend seems to be emerging, particularly among younger generations: physically harming yourself in the name of political causes. How in the world did we get here?