This account has been used exclusively for ideological flamewar. That's an abuse of HN, regardless of ideological valence, so we've banned it.

Please don't create accounts to do this.

This is a lengthy piece. There is plenty to discuss, and it clearly contains contentious topics. Please don't extract a single statement, no matter how poor or egregious, to use as kindling to start a flamewar. Topics such as these are difficult to discuss in the best of circumstances, and even more difficult on the internet. If you're not willing to put in the effort necessary to do so, please just let it go.

Maybe the piece itself should be removed?

If you think this (or any other submission) is inappropriate for HN, please flag it. Part of the curation process on HN belongs to each of us.

Anyone claiming that liberalism, left-wing thinking, lacks a potential for violence obviously has little respect for french history.

I am shocked at the violence I have personally witnessed coming from those who casually throw around the "Nazi" label.

Please don't create accounts to do this.

Is this a reference to the violence against homosexuals found in some Islamic countries?

Does "Nazis are bad" really qualify as a liberal elite position? Oh wait I just saw your username.

You created a strawman in your misrepresentation of the parent comment.

Edit: "Does "Nazis are bad" really qualify as a liberal elite position? Oh wait I just saw your username."