I do not know how long this post will last. It is intended not to advocate violence, but to

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23. I believe the answer to intolerance is not violence unless it is truly a last resort.

We all believe in free speech but also recognize how the right has used their claims to free speech to pervert rational discussion and to stoke hatred. For me, the answer to the intolerance on the right is education and a concerted effort to recruit younger generations who are more tolerant because of their life experiences to our cause. I accept that we will not be able to reach a significant population of those who are thoroughly part of the MAGA cult, and they are the ones more likely to use violence.

But I do not believe we can or should ignore this intolerance until more violence occurs. So what do we do? If I were still in corporate land, I would form a task force of knowledgeable people with differing experiences to brainstorm ideas and develop a plan of action with specific responsibilities. While we’re not a corporation, we have a lot of diversity and knowledge on this platform. Is there a way to have a virtual task force that collects ideas and helps develop a plan? We can each contact members of Congress, but individuals have far less influence than a group. How many members does DU have, and is there a way to use our numbers to gain change?