"The beating nearly killed Sumner and contributed significantly to the country's polarization over the issue of slavery. It has been considered symbolic of the "breakdown of reasoned discourse"[1] and willingness to resort to violence that eventually led to the Civil War."
So you're saying there IS hope?
Hilarious! I nearly spit out my tea! Most of todays politicians won’t or can’t fight. There may be a couple that would mix it up but most would throw rocks and then go hide.