As part of "the left," I disavow all violence, and resent being implicated.  But if the election had ended differently, "the left" would be making the same claim of "the right," and you would most likely be the one posting this comment.  That's how it works when people are looking to blame an entire group for the actions of a VERY few.  What is really to blame here is the attitude in the country, and the rancor that seems to have resulted from the campaign and the election.  Hate seems to have been given recent wing, and I've heard this from those on both sides of the divide.  In the end, we all have ourselves to blame by doing nothing to improve the situation, and to point fingers dismissively at others.