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Patrick J. Kennedy: There are consequences to violent rhetoric. Some people can see through TV ratings and right wing talk show hosts that…

On the recordSeptember 29, 2009
There are consequences to violent rhetoric. Some people can see through TV ratings and right wing talk show hosts that just try to create some theater but unfortunately there are some that can't see through it and that's the danger in it.
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Patrick J. Kennedy

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Patrick Kennedy expresses concern about the impact of violent rhetoric on public perception and the potential for dangerous consequences.

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