Nearly 40% of Young Americans Say Political Violence Is Acceptable in Certain Circumstances, Harvard Poll Finds

[livingston]

Nearly 40% of Young Americans Say Political Violence Is Acceptable in Certain Circumstances, Harvard Poll Finds​

December 4, 2025
Nearly 40 percent of young Americans believe that political violence is acceptable under certain circumstances, according to the fall 2025 edition of the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday morning.

About 28 percent condoned political violence when “the government violates individual rights,” while 11 percent said political violence is acceptable when someone “encourages violence,” and the same share said it’s justifiable when someone “promotes extremist beliefs.”
A 56 percent majority said political violence was unacceptable under any circumstances.
The Youth Poll, conducted by the Harvard Public Opinion Project, surveys more than 2,000 young Americans twice per year. This edition marks the first time the Youth Poll surveyed respondents about political violence, and was put out to respondents shortly after the assassination Charlie Kirk, the influential right-wing activist who was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in September.

Nearly 40% of Young Americans Say Political Violence Is Acceptable in Certain Circumstances, Harvard Poll Finds | News | The Harvard Crimson

The Youth Poll, conducted by the Harvard Public Opinion Project, surveys more than 2,000 young Americans twice per year. This edition marks the first time the Youth Poll surveyed respondents about political violence, and was put out to respondents shortly after the assassination Charlie Kirk...

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[Steal2B]

Nearly 40% of Young Americans Say Political Violence Is Acceptable in Certain Circumstances, Harvard Poll Finds​

December 4, 2025
Nearly 40 percent of young Americans believe that political violence is acceptable under certain circumstances, according to the fall 2025 edition of the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday morning.

About 28 percent condoned political violence when “the government violates individual rights,” while 11 percent said political violence is acceptable when someone “encourages violence,” and the same share said it’s justifiable when someone “promotes extremist beliefs.”
A 56 percent majority said political violence was unacceptable under any circumstances.
The Youth Poll, conducted by the Harvard Public Opinion Project, surveys more than 2,000 young Americans twice per year. This edition marks the first time the Youth Poll surveyed respondents about political violence, and was put out to respondents shortly after the assassination Charlie Kirk, the influential right-wing activist who was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in September.

Nearly 40% of Young Americans Say Political Violence Is Acceptable in Certain Circumstances, Harvard Poll Finds | News | The Harvard Crimson

The Youth Poll, conducted by the Harvard Public Opinion Project, surveys more than 2,000 young Americans twice per year. This edition marks the first time the Youth Poll surveyed respondents about political violence, and was put out to respondents shortly after the assassination Charlie Kirk...

www.thecrimson.com

To the 40% liking the violence, how about violence against you personally?

 

[Saltwater60]

Been talking about this for a while now. This is why people cheer for their opponents death these days. It’s astonishing really. We will see more dead because of this.

 

[fresch]

Nearly 40% of Young Americans Say Political Violence Is Acceptable in Certain Circumstances, Harvard Poll Finds​

December 4, 2025
Nearly 40 percent of young Americans believe that political violence is acceptable under certain circumstances, according to the fall 2025 edition of the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday morning.

About 28 percent condoned political violence when “the government violates individual rights,” while 11 percent said political violence is acceptable when someone “encourages violence,” and the same share said it’s justifiable when someone “promotes extremist beliefs.”
A 56 percent majority said political violence was unacceptable under any circumstances.
The Youth Poll, conducted by the Harvard Public Opinion Project, surveys more than 2,000 young Americans twice per year. This edition marks the first time the Youth Poll surveyed respondents about political violence, and was put out to respondents shortly after the assassination Charlie Kirk, the influential right-wing activist who was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in September.

Nearly 40% of Young Americans Say Political Violence Is Acceptable in Certain Circumstances, Harvard Poll Finds | News | The Harvard Crimson

The Youth Poll, conducted by the Harvard Public Opinion Project, surveys more than 2,000 young Americans twice per year. This edition marks the first time the Youth Poll surveyed respondents about political violence, and was put out to respondents shortly after the assassination Charlie Kirk...

www.thecrimson.com

Big talk from the time out generations.

 

[dsdmmat]

When the axe falls on one of theirs they will scream it is not acceptable or fair. It is only those who they hate that deserve to die.

the left has always been good at perpetuating violence. When the right pushes back their panties get in a bunch and they scream like bitches.

 

[FP1201]

I'm pretty sure this has been the case since at least the 60's before then, it had been a hundred or more years since the youthful citizenry drug politicians out to their demise or firm removal from Office...If it got to 80% does anyone really believe anything would change?

 

[Tisto]

To an extent, they're not incorrect. Violence IS sometimes necessary. Without believing that, we would still be ruled by the Brits. The issue is where the line is being drawn, and what end the violent actions are being used to achieve.

 

[GOPerfect]

I would be part of the 40% if I were to be asked.

 

[MothMan]

III%?

 

[Saltwater60]

I'm pretty sure this has been the case since at least the 60's before then, it had been a hundred or more years since the youthful citizenry drug politicians out to their demise or firm removal from Office...If it got to 80% does anyone really believe anything would change?

It has risen a lot recently. I forget the actual state I saw but since obamas been in office it has doubled.

 

[tirwin1]

Another marker on the path to civil war.

 

[livingston]

Another marker on the path to civil war.

civil war Eleven ?

 

[Zerex]

In 1859-60 many citizens, both N and S, echoed the same sentiments.

 

[FP1201]

Another marker on the path to civil war.

I'll contend the more animated a threat is, the less likely it'll ever happen...Video feeds pop up (at least until I started making them not interested) of the multi-alphabetical designations libtards with threats against MAGA/Trump/Republicans on "what's coming" and how it's going to be bad for those not supporting them....All reminds me of the smack talk between Pro Wrestling Matches; all blustery yapping and no real action.
"Mom says I gotta go inside, my Hot Pockets are ready."

 

[GOPerfect]

This Poll should be 100%!!!

 

[GOPerfect]

Another marker on the path to civil war.

I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!

 

[togmaster]

LFG

 

[Zerex]

Unless a person has harvested a deer and dressed it out, or is a trained med person, few of the fat dumb ugly childless cat lovers or LBGTQ, could ever do much FtF killing, except by car ramming, or bombs............just like the Weather Underground, college age yuppies of the Bill Ayers era, or the Symbionese army, that kidnapped Patty Hearst.

These at best, are like the effete eastern pre Civl War libs who all shouted to killem all, but did none of the killing..............leaving it to others.

Frozen ice bottles will be it, and Pens, from the Wiccan Gov of Va.

AOC says, billionaires were the cause of the American Revolution...........................THAT is who are up against....................total idiots from the Idiotcrazy.

 

[Saltwater60]

This Poll should be 100%!!!

The problem is it is only accepted in one manner for 95% of people. That’s the left that gets away with it.

 

[GOPerfect]

Unless a person has harvested a deer and dressed it out, or is a trained med person, few of the fat dumb ugly childless cat lovers or LBGTQ, could ever do much FtF killing, except by car ramming, or bombs............just like the Weather Underground, college age yuppies of the Bill Ayers era, or the Symbionese army, that kidnapped Patty Hearst.

These at best, are like the effete eastern pre Civl War libs who all shouted to killem all, but did none of the killing..............leaving it to others.

Frozen ice bottles will be it, and Pens, from the Wiccan Gov of Va.

AOC says, billionaires were the cause of the American Revolution...........................THAT is who are up against....................total idiots from the Idiotcrazy.

THIS^^^^^^^

Here is a prime example of the low life, weak gammas that want a fight.

No, you CANNOT make this shit up.

View attachment r0m3LAGDPtTNDA4w.mp4

 

[Grimscale]

from the Wiccan Gov of Va.

Wiccan?

WTF?

Do you even know ANYTHING?

 

[Zerex]

Tell me that Spamberger, is NOT a Wiccan.

 

[Grimscale]

Do you even know what a Wiccan is? Or is this just more disassociated crap being spewed out? I'm surprised your sentences aren't still separated by more periods than half of a girl scout troop.

From Wikipedia:
"Spanberger is a Protestant.[223]"

You don't need to demonize un-related religions when your own does more damage than almost anything on the planet.

I'd rather go listen to the flerfers.

 

[livingston]

If one lived through a civil war ... You would not wish for another one ... Your world would be forever changed ... And not for the good. .
Brave talk for a generation that has not endured hardly any hardship. Years ago a blog was written by a person named Seco. I believe. A quick internet search turned up none of this blog . He was a person in Bosnia and lived through their civil war . Was this fiction or non fiction ...I don't know. If true .... Horror. story after horror story abound . ...Just trying to get fresh water trying to stay alive .....Snipers were all around at times. ...Was an ordeal .
Mans inhumanity to man ...

 

[FP1201]

If one lived through a civil war ... You would not wish for another one ... Your world would be forever changed ... And not for the good. .
Brave talk for a generation that has not endured hardly any hardship. Years ago a blog was written by a person named Seco. I believe. A quick internet search turned up none of this blog . He was a person in Bosnia and lived through their civil war . Was this fiction or non fiction ...I don't know. If true .... Horror. story after horror story abound . ...Just trying to get fresh water trying to stay alive .....Snipers were all around at times. ...Was an ordeal .
Mans inhumanity to man ...

Repeatedly I've said "in the event of a (un)Civil War, no one is safe...no one."

 

[livingston]

Repeatedly I've said "in the event of a (un)Civil War, no one is safe...no one."

My friend ... We are in agreement. on this point . A large portion of our population would not survive a grid down situation ... much less a grid down situation with folks trying to kill you. For me a civil war ranks down on my list. of things to worry about. What is climbing is the drought in the west. . Water electric generation could cease in a year or two. . Will we see mass migration from western states ... Think of the trouble that could cause . .

 

[Zerex]

Tel me again that Spamberger is NOT a Wiccan.............. her incredible political behavior and reversals, dictate that she a WICCAN, by culture, heritage and practice.

Is someone you know a WICCAN?

WICCAN is not a religion but a cult of evil doers, with evil behavior, worshipping Satan and practicing unspeakable horrors.

I have every right to describe Spamberger as a WICCAN and worse..........

 

[FP1201]

Tel me again that Spamberger is NOT a Wiccan.............. her incredible political behavior and reversals, dictate that she a WICCAN, by culture, heritage and practice.

Is someone you know a WICCAN?

WICCAN is not a religion but a cult of evil doers, with evil behavior, worshipping Satan and practicing unspeakable horrors.

I have every right to describe Spamberger as a WICCAN and worse..........

If that be true, it certainly explains most of D.C.
Movies show us demons have no fear of entering God's House, and we've had a muslim President that attended a protestant and Episcopalian Churches....Many a conqueror has sat at his enemies Table.