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Are Trump And His Supporters Really Worse Than Bin Laden Or Hitler? Some People Say Yes

In an ideal world, we can respect each other no matter our background or political opinions. However, intellectuals and activists are venturing into dangerous territory: demonizing Donald Trump to extreme degrees and calling for his supporters to be “held responsible.”

By Luna Salinas4 min read
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The uncertainty surrounding the presidential election sparked concerning discussions across the internet. Intellectuals have openly come out to say that some of the most reprehensible and monstrous individuals in history, such as Adolf Hitler and Osama Bin Laden, are actually not as bad as Donald Trump. At the same time, politicians and influencers such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are calling for Trump's supporters to be held “responsible for their behavior over [the] last four years.”