Jean-François Bouthors, a journalist and publisher with the Association for the Support of the Principles of Humanist Democracy (ASPDH), reflects on the radicalization fueling public discourse following the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque. The incident, which occurred after Deranque was beaten, and the subsequent political reactions and demonstrations, highlight a disturbing trend of escalating brutality in public life. Bouthors argues that simply condemning extremes or issuing moral pronouncements is insufficient to prevent further deterioration, as such actions can inadvertently empower victimized factions and exacerbate the problem. He emphasizes the need to understand the underlying causes of this radicalization within democratic society to address the issue effectively.