I think it is important to remember that what happened in Flint was bad. But we also know that telling self fulfilling prophecies and stigmatization are a thing

I think it is important to remember that what happened in Flint was bad. But we also know that telling self fulfilling prophecies and stigmatization are a thing. Too much media hype about the damage done can have a real detrimental impact on these children's lives. Too much fear about a generation of lead poisoned teens could lead to punitive policing measures like what we saw in the 90s.