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Don’t pretend jokes can’t lead to political violence

Don’t pretend jokes can’t lead to political violence
Financial Times Sunday 02 August 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read
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The taboo around political violence is fraying — but restricting speech is not the answer

The taboo around political violence is fraying — but restricting speech is not the answer
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