Kyle Rittenhouse’s actions fit into a long history of state-supported white vigilantism in America
By John Stoehr, The Editorial Board
The summer of 2020 saw civil unrest and protests break out all over the country in response to the racist violence of police departments. It was sparked specifically by the murder of George Floyd. With little recourse against the systemic violence of police forces, many communities turned to marches and riots.
However, despite some property damage, only one killing during protests last summer, out of 25, has been confirmed to be committed by someone motivated by leftwing ideology.
Even though the data shows that 93 percent of Black Lives Matter marches are peaceful, the defense in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial this week is hoping to capitalize on the white panic that is scared of civil unrest to pretend that shooting three people, killing two who were unarmed, was self-defense.
On August 23, 2020, Jacob Blake, a Black man previously tasered, was shot multiple times in the back and paralyzed by a police officer responding to a 911 call in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Protests broke out almost immediately and a state of emergency was declared that night.
Recent Posts
US Sanctions Needlessly Increase Cuba’s Suffering
Take Action Now A fire in a Cuban oil storage facility has killed, injured, and displaced Cubans and exacerbated the country’s energy…
This Atheist Begs You To Read The Pope’s New Book
Take Action Now This book is a passionate warning that World War III is underway in scattered pieces and escalating, that nuclear catastrophe is…
The U.S. Military Cannot Be Trusted On Climate Change
Take Action Now More transparency is required if the U.S. Military is serious about combating climate change. By Jasmine Owens,……
Glenn Greenwald’s Transition to Ally of Bigotry
Take Action Now Greenwald has been lobbing insults and attacks at trans people and trans advocates for well over a year.…