The idea of a civil war is a romantic notion to only a few. Thankfully, it isn’t a trend that has caught on in the mainstream. At least not yet.

A recent poll of 1,500 Americans indicates growing discord around the country. The results show 66% “believe that political divisions in this country have gotten worse since the beginning of 2021.” To be fair, the environment before 2021 wasn’t much better. But the events of Jan. 6, 2021, and what has transpired since then have brought a new level of tension.