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Contributor: Don't let the mobs rule

January 9, 2026

In a recent reflection on the dangers of mob rule, writer Josh Hammer draws parallels between contemporary issues and Abraham Lincoln's 1838 speech against mob law. He emphasizes Lincoln's belief that mob violence undermines societal bonds and warns against the 'mobocratic spirit' that threatens to disrupt the nation.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 08: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternate crop) Demonstrators confront federal agents outside the Whipple federal building on January 08, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Yesterday, a federal agent allegedly fatally shot a woman in her car during an incident in south Minneapolis. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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Josh Hammer discusses the historical context of mob law as addressed by Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln's 1838 speech warned about the risks of mob violence to national unity.
The article highlights the ongoing relevance of Lincoln's concerns in today's society.

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Contributor: Don't let the mobs rule

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