Is America approaching a "breaking point"? (Article linked).

An opinion piece titled America at the breaking point popped up in my browser’s recommendation feed, comparing where we were during the social unrest of the 60’s to where we are today.

The author does not mince words about his opinion of the current president. If that’s a touchy subject for you right now, I wanted to give you some forewarning. (If you read the article before reading this, then I guess it’s a post-warning.)

For others, please note that the author isn’t expressing his opinion just for the sake of it (and note that it’s not the only thing discussed in the article!). Please follow that example, and try not to laud or lambast Trump just for the sake of lauding or lambasting him. If you bring him into this discussion, please do so within the context of how his actions may influence the current climate of the US (not simply to express how much you agree or disagree with his behaviors or policies more broadly).

Near the end, the author says, “But I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared. It would not take much more to truly set the country aflame.” (The rest of the article gives the context for that sentiment).

Do you feel similarly? (Why/why not). What do you hope to happen in the near future?