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We've seen plenty of what can be done if one disagrees with another's comments or actions. Social and mainstream media commentary, boycotting, picketing, marching, etc. All of them valid means to voice ones opinion that doesn't involve physically engaging with them in a hostile manner. We used to have a fairly well defined line on what was considered acceptable civil behavior and discourse. When that line was crossed it was by and large condemned by most "moderate" elements on either side of the argument. That line, and what we consider acceptable continues to be be blurred the further down this divided path we travel. It's not only bad for discourse but also bad for our society and helps justify further acts of escalation as what is considered acceptable or justifiable blurs further and becomes common place.the person throwing the drink is in the wrong. its not a cool thing to do. but like i said, if youre an asshole on tv all the time, why be surprised?
its like defensive driving. if you blindly move forward during a green light without checking to be sure everyone has stopped, its not exactly you're fault if they run the light and hit you. but its the smart thing to do. if you make a living demonizing and mocking half the country, what do you expect?