This morning the online edition of the News and Observer reported that approximately 100 masked members of a mob vandalized and attempted to burn the Raleigh, NC Republican Headquarters. The mob was stopped before any serious damage could be done... to the building.
The article mentioned other acts of election-related vandalism and violence on the part of Bush opponents. It did not mention any of the many acts of violence on the part of the Right during the election.
The attack on the Raleigh Republican HQ was deplorable and can not be justified on any grounds. It was wrong and should be repudiated from every corner. It has also given the Right more ammunition with which to try to club the Left. A few thoughtless and criminally inclined elements among the opponents of Bush have given the entire side of the political divide a black eye. We can not let this happen again.