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US policy framed as a 'War on Violence' draws criticism
Original: 🇺🇸 Today I learned of the "War on Violence". Paradoxical as it sounds, I felt it perfectly captured much of # US domesti
Commenters are debating whether US domestic and foreign policy can be described as a 'War on Violence'. The argument holds that from the War on Drugs to current military conflicts, American governments have repeatedly cited preventing violence as justification for actions that end up causing far more of it. Critics see the pattern as paradoxical, saying the stated goal of reducing harm instead serves as a pretext for escalation abroad and harsh policing at home.
Why now: The phrase resonates as a sharp critique of US policy at a time of ongoing conflicts and political debate over American military involvement.
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