RT David Thunder (@davidjthunder)"We will implement a hate and polarization footprint system to track, quantify, and expose how digital platforms fuel division and amplify hate."- This is truly the rhetoric of a government with tyrannical ambitions. A "hate and polarization footprint system"? And who decides how big that footprint is? And what if the government has the biggest "hate and polarisation footprint" of all? Will the government evaluate its own "hate and polarisation footprint"? ...

Political Violence & Gun Control - The nation experienced an incredibly disturbing event, highlighting the issue of political violence [1][2][3] - The rise in political assassinations/attempts is driven by division/hate and access to dangerous firearms [4] - There were 150 politically motivated attacks in the US in the first six months of this year, twice as many as the same period last year [5] - Leaders need to de-escalate tension and keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of dangerous people [14][15] - Universal background checks and red flag laws are potential solutions to prevent violence [9] Societal Impact - Political violence affects not only political figures but also judges and election workers [10] - Such violence can deter people from participating in public life, like attending rallies or running for office [12] - Rising political violence contributes to a mental health crisis by stripping away feelings of safety and security [13][14]