by Max Thompson, spiked
Cancel culture is increasingly turning violent.
In recent years, young people have become increasingly vocal about what they perceive to be profound injustices in society. Many of us are familiar with scenes of blue-haired trans activists, Black Lives Matter campaigners, pro-Palestinian demonstrators and climate activists – whether at universities or on social media – demanding to be heard at the top of their voices.
Increasingly, these activists aren’t content with howling down their opponents. They are also resorting to violence. We have seen this yet again with the brutal assault on right-wing activist Gregory Moffitt – known online as ‘Young Bob’ – on the streets of Manchester this week.
Young Bob – the self-declared ‘Christian pro-life remigration activist’ – was attacked on Market Street on Monday afternoon, repeatedly kicked and punched until he fell to the ground. The footage is shocking. Three of the alleged perpetrators have been arrested and bailed.
Young Bob had been hosting a debate stand wearing a Restore Britain cap, seated at a table bearing a sign that read: ‘Reform must be more radical. Change my mind.’ It was a nod to the motto of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was murdered while speaking at Utah Valley University last year.
Fortunately, Young Bob has recovered – an opportunity not given to Kirk. But the next victim may not be so lucky. Political violence is rising – and, increasingly, it is ‘progressives’ who are responsible for it.
Read also: The martyrdom of Young Bob by Fred Sculthorp, The Critic
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