woodeehoo
woodeehoo t1_iy4eab8 wrote
Reply to comment by derndy in [North Chesterfield] Virginia law enforcement worker killed in shootout with deputies after murdering family of teen he catfished, police say by archetype1
It’s called the “passive exonerative” and it’s basically in the damn style guide for reporting on any misdoings by members of LE in the media in order to minimize the relationship between the involvement or responsibility of LE and the ensuing crime or result.
It’s completely maddening but once you see it, you’ll start seeing it everywhere.
Recent examples include the case where a teenager fleeing her kidnapper was shot by LE, phrases like “the firearm was discharged, resulting in the death of XYZ”. Who exactly fired that firearm huh? Have the guns achieved sentience?
Meanwhile, same scenario with anyone BUT LE and you’ll see headlines like “crazed maniac murders good white Christians” (with the subtext being “vote Republican to stave off the Antifa takeover”)
It’s a form of manufacturing consent.
woodeehoo t1_iy87lnn wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in [North Chesterfield] Virginia law enforcement worker killed in shootout with deputies after murdering family of teen he catfished, police say by archetype1
Bro I wrote the original comment I am in no way a boot licker. ACAB.
Deleted the comment cause I guess it was confusing