Celebrating Violence: A Cultural Shift in Education

If you happen to browse the social media accounts of some radical left-wing individuals these days, you’ll almost feel compelled to celebrate the idea of violence as a means of change. It’s surprising, but maybe not so much, given our current climate. A voice on BlazeTV, highlighted that college courses often romanticize political violence. They discuss violent revolutionaries, notorious figures, and even terrorists in ways that, perhaps unintentionally, seem to lend them some kind of nobility.

“And honestly, it’s alarming to see young people justifying, you know, political violence for what they believe are good causes,” the speaker pointed out. They mentioned historical figures like Angela Davis, Bill Ayers, and Assata Shakur, all of whom were linked to revolutionary movements back in the ’60s and ’70s, and not without controversy. Each faced accusations of murder, and yet they have become emblematic of a certain ideology.

Davis, for instance, led the Black Panther Party and was involved in a tragic court incident in 1970 where a judge was killed. “She claimed ignorance about the intentions behind the gun she bought for that incident,” the speaker clarified.

Interestingly, Davis eventually became the vice-presidential candidate for the Communist Party in the U.S. and was even awarded the Lenin Prize in Moscow—no small feat considering the prize’s historical significance. Now, she’s there at over 2,000 universities across America, as a feature in syllabi and as a high-paid speaker, earning between $30,000 and $50,000 per appearance.

Similarly, Bill Ayers and Assata Shakur have navigated their pasts to become celebrated figures in academic circles, despite their histories. It’s fascinating, really, how deeply ingrained these narratives are in our education system.

“It’s really mind-blowing when you consider it,” remarked another commentator. “If someone were to harm a figure in power, they’re treated like a hero in some circles, which is just cold-blooded and really disturbing.”

There seems to be a troubling trend where some sectors, especially among younger leftists, admire figures associated with acts of violence. “That’s a true statement,” came the agreement. “We essentially raise our kids to glorify these figures through educational systems and personal stories. It’s leading to imitative behavior from those who see these figures as heroes.”