Editorial: The New York Times

• Political violence threatens US democracy.
• Violence is antithetical to democracy and differences should be resolved with votes, not bullets.
• It is necessary for political leaders and citizens to resist violence and the extremist rhetoric that fuels it.
• America faces a challenge as violence is infecting the country's political life.
• The high-stakes presidential election is stressing the nation's commitment to the peaceful resolution of political differences.
• The survey showed disturbing signs that many Americans justify the use of force in politics.

Conclusion: Trump's political agenda must not be opposed or pursued through violence. The election must be resolved through votes and the challenge is to prevent violence from taking root further in political life.

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