Expert links US violence to political polarization and socioeconomic insecurity

John Mac Ghlionn wrote in The Hill that America's ongoing problem with lethal violence is rooted in systemic issues.

He identifies extreme political polarization as one of the key contributing factors to the pervasive culture of violence in the country.

Socioeconomic insecurity also plays a significant role, according to Mac Ghlionn, as does the absence of a robust social safety net.

These combined factors, he argues, create an environment where violence becomes more prevalent and normalized.

The analysis suggests that addressing these systemic challenges is crucial to reducing violence in the United States.