Carl Cannon acknowledges that political rhetoric can contribute to the charged atmosphere but emphasizes that individuals are responsible for their actions. He also stresses the necessity of robust security measures around politicians to prevent such incidents, suggesting that living in a free country requires accepting some level of security securitization.

Impact: Medium. Cannon attempts to balance the discussion on rhetoric with practical security needs, suggesting that while inflammatory language is problematic, the primary focus should be on preventing physical harm through enhanced security.

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