Dr. King’s principles an enduring remedy to rising violence

Our nation’s capital prepared for this election the way Florida prepares for a hurricane.

Election day in the nation’s capital was marked by businesses across the city boarding up their buildings. Having suffered a spate of broken windows during earlier demonstrations, companies feared that dissatisfaction with the poll results might trigger a new round of violence.

Violence did indeed come to Washington, D.C. Of course, many observers attributed the violence to passions on both sides after such a turbulent year, but strong sentiment on matters of politics has been common throughout American history.

The 20th century featured many sharp divisions that gave rise to passionate political disagreement. Tensions of the Cold War, driven by the Soviet expansionism and the rise of a Communist regime in China, polarized Americans. Campaigns during the 1960s highlighted bitter disputes over issues ranging from the Vietnam War to civil rights. 

Yet until 2020, businesses in Washington, D.C. ...

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