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As news broke of Mangione's arrest, Martin grappled with how this person he knew could possibly be implicated in a violent crime. In the immediate aftermath, he struggled to make sense of the actions that led to this situation, noting that he never observed any violent tendencies during their time together.
For Martin, the idea of justifying violence in a democratic society remains unfathomable. He concluded his thoughts by expressing disbelief, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and democratic processes in addressing societal grievances rather than resorting to violence.