TRIGGERnometry They’re Lying About Hate Crimes - Wilfred Reilly
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Jan 12, 2025 Wilfred Reilly, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, specializes in hate crime hoaxes and race relations. He discusses the absurdity of hate hoaxes, particularly focusing on the Jussie Smollett case and its wider implications. Reilly critiques media narratives that shape public perceptions of race relations and tensions, spotlighting incidents like George Floyd's. He argues for a rational discourse around policing and mental health integration, and highlights the consequences of victimhood culture on crime statistics and public policy.
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Race Relations vs. Perception
- A disparity exists between the reality of US race relations and public perception.
- Media plays a significant role in shaping this distorted view, often highlighting racial conflict.
Shift in Race Relations Perception
- The current disparity in perception vs. reality in race relations is new.
- In the 1990s, views were more positive and aligned better with objective improvements.
Jussie Smollett Case
- The Jussie Smollett case, with its cartoonish portrayal of a hate crime, gained international attention.
- This case exemplifies how hoaxes can exploit the desire for victimhood narratives.