On March 27, 2023, claims began to spread that mass shooters in four incidents in recent years in the U.S. were transgender.
TWITTER (X) - Conservative columnist Benny Johnson, for instance, tweeted that a shooter in Colorado Springs identified as nonbinary, while shooters in Denver, Aberdeen, and Nashville identified as transgender. He then wrote, "One thing is VERY clear: the modern trans movement is radicalizing activists into terrorists."
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Blog Discussion Question: The recent tweets by conservative columnist Benny Johnson linking acts of violence to the transgender and nonbinary identities of the perpetrators have sparked controversy. In addressing this issue, how can we foster a responsible and nuanced conversation about the intersection of identity, extremism, and violence without perpetuating harmful stereotypes or stigmatizing entire communities? How should media and public figures approach discussions on identity, mental health, and extremism to avoid contributing to further polarization?
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