The same people who decry this were the same people who claim Kyle Rittenhouse as their hero.
That said, and despite all of the sober truth of what you write, we need to give Gen Z more credit: Mangione’s act has, thankfully, not spawned copy cat actions. I believe this is because though this generation grew up with school shootings, none of them (most of them) do not/will not descend to vigilante crime because they deeply abhor it.
i agree on gen z! all they’re doing is reacting to gun violence against a CEO in the same way that republicans have reacted to gun violence against them
Liz, your posts cut through the noise with precision and moral clarity. I appreciate the way you highlight truths that create space for conversation. As Elle J noted, it’s remarkable that after such a high-profile act of violence, we haven’t seen a wave of copycat brutality. It shows that, despite growing up amid a barrage of shootings, this generation has rejected the urge to descend into indiscriminate bloodshed. Instead, they channel their anger into demands for accountability and systemic reform. They’ve seen the worst, yet they refuse to become it. Your work helps illuminate this reality, and I’m grateful for your perspective.
This is an angle I hadn't considered at all- that the Republican establishment who wore AR-15 pins after school shootings are now suddenly aghast (for the first time) about gun violence. The hypocrisy is astounding.
Also, since birth we have been fed movies and tv shows where a lone hero takes the law into his hands and, with a gun, rights a wrong. There are literally countless examples of this narrative. And now, the right is saying "Yeah, but not like THAT!".
In truth, of course, we all know that shooting someone is not the best solution. But (and this is a big but)- literally nothing else has changed the narrative or the direction of US healthcare for decades while scores of people die because of the almighty dollar. The anger was absolutely justifiable and understandable. Something had to change. Nothing did. Now here we are. We'll see what's next.
And this is why I'd rather read YOUR viewpoint on this. You hit ALL the points Liz. I am a Gen X (a young at heart one despite being born in the late 70's I don't THINK I look it lol!) I feel like ALL of our systems are broken, corrupt and the rich are getting richer and nothing changes for the poor. The middle class is now a wider gap than ever before for us to try to make enough money to be middle class.
I don't know what the solution is. I majored in Poli-Sci and have my degree in it. And I'm so disgusted by our systems. I can't even appreciate the sitting president anymore after his pardon, not getting the Equal Rights Amendment (can you write about this?!?!) set into the constitution and NOT getting out of Kamala's way. But hey. Nothing is perfect right?
As always thanks for your intelligent response and analysis!!
The same people who decry this were the same people who claim Kyle Rittenhouse as their hero.
That said, and despite all of the sober truth of what you write, we need to give Gen Z more credit: Mangione’s act has, thankfully, not spawned copy cat actions. I believe this is because though this generation grew up with school shootings, none of them (most of them) do not/will not descend to vigilante crime because they deeply abhor it.
i agree on gen z! all they’re doing is reacting to gun violence against a CEO in the same way that republicans have reacted to gun violence against them
the kyle rittenhouse of it all!!!!!
perfectly said!
Liz, your posts cut through the noise with precision and moral clarity. I appreciate the way you highlight truths that create space for conversation. As Elle J noted, it’s remarkable that after such a high-profile act of violence, we haven’t seen a wave of copycat brutality. It shows that, despite growing up amid a barrage of shootings, this generation has rejected the urge to descend into indiscriminate bloodshed. Instead, they channel their anger into demands for accountability and systemic reform. They’ve seen the worst, yet they refuse to become it. Your work helps illuminate this reality, and I’m grateful for your perspective.
“they’ve seen the worst yet they’re refuse to become it” that’s so beautifully said luke!!
This is an angle I hadn't considered at all- that the Republican establishment who wore AR-15 pins after school shootings are now suddenly aghast (for the first time) about gun violence. The hypocrisy is astounding.
Also, since birth we have been fed movies and tv shows where a lone hero takes the law into his hands and, with a gun, rights a wrong. There are literally countless examples of this narrative. And now, the right is saying "Yeah, but not like THAT!".
In truth, of course, we all know that shooting someone is not the best solution. But (and this is a big but)- literally nothing else has changed the narrative or the direction of US healthcare for decades while scores of people die because of the almighty dollar. The anger was absolutely justifiable and understandable. Something had to change. Nothing did. Now here we are. We'll see what's next.
facts!! hollywood is invested in the shooter narrative as long as he works for the military and is killing brown people
And this is why I'd rather read YOUR viewpoint on this. You hit ALL the points Liz. I am a Gen X (a young at heart one despite being born in the late 70's I don't THINK I look it lol!) I feel like ALL of our systems are broken, corrupt and the rich are getting richer and nothing changes for the poor. The middle class is now a wider gap than ever before for us to try to make enough money to be middle class.
I don't know what the solution is. I majored in Poli-Sci and have my degree in it. And I'm so disgusted by our systems. I can't even appreciate the sitting president anymore after his pardon, not getting the Equal Rights Amendment (can you write about this?!?!) set into the constitution and NOT getting out of Kamala's way. But hey. Nothing is perfect right?
As always thanks for your intelligent response and analysis!!