Honestly, I do not know how harsh things should be. Part of the problem, is that it isn't clear how we convince neoconfederates from being what they are. Talk of peace, empathy, and cooperation doesn't seem to move the needle with MAGA.
My impression, is that either they are only keyed to self-preservation in the face of extreme consequences, or simply lack the humanity to ever become better people if mercy was offered. Either way, it feels like a blunt solution is the only reliable way to remove MAGA from existence. It is my hope that by making it clear to MAGA aligned people what will happen if things go on, would make them reconsider...but if not, then at least I and others would become mentally prepared to force them to rest.
When peace isn't a option, violence is inevitable. If that has to be the way, I know whom I prefer to be removed from the mortal coil. Hopefully, it won't come to that. But hope isn't reliable.
This whole situation is rotten. 😞