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Politics becomes dangerous when defeating an opponent is no longer enough\u2014and only destruction will satisfy.<\/p>\n

Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton allowed years of political conflict and personal resentment to end on a dueling ground. One lost his life, the other lost his future, and the young republic gained nothing.<\/p>\n

In this installment of \u201cThis Matters,\u201d Bill Britt examines what the Burr-Hamilton duel teaches us about political humiliation, revenge and the courage required to step back before disagreement becomes destruction.<\/p>\n

Subscribe to \u201cThis Matters with Bill Britt\u201d on\u00a0YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0Spotify<\/a>,\u00a0Apple<\/a> or anywhere you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n

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Politics becomes dangerous when defeating an opponent is no longer enough\u2014and only destruction will satisfy. Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton allowed years of political conflict and personal resentment to end on a dueling ground. One lost his life, the other lost his future, and the young republic gained nothing. 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