Suggestion on how to keep the harsh without going too harsh

[Pheonix]

Do people feel the level of politically motivated 'harshness' to be too high?

Any examples that could be provided? Not quite sure what to be looking at, as there's a broad range of situations that come to mind.

I think I'd agree with Barzalene though that we could just use more politics, period. More non-deadly politics rather, and less killing (or permanent maiming) to solve everything.