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> My mom believes that Obama is a Muslim, and my sister believes Breonna Taylor was a criminal who got what she deserved. That is an interesting example becaus
by Udik 6y ago
> My mom believes that Obama is a Muslim, and my sister believes Breonna Taylor was a criminal who got what she deserved.
That is an interesting example because while Obama is factually not a Muslim, period, the question about what Breonna Taylor "deserved" is a political one- a matter of opinions. So you're putting in the same bucket objectively fake information and opinions with which you strongly disagree, and calling for measures that can prevent both from spreading.
- dragontamer 6y agoPerhaps I was too vague on the Breonna Taylor example. Let me clarify: My sister was arguing with me that Breonna Taylor was a drug dealer. Which is as factually wrong as the "Obama is a Muslim" comments. EDIT: Note that the warrant in the case was for Jamarcus Glover. I can accept Jamarcus Glover being a drug dealer (or having some connection to drugs), but seeing Breonna Taylor wrapped up in the drug charges is clearly misinformation.
- Can_Not 6y ago> the question about what Breonna Taylor "deserved" is a political one- a matter of opinions I don't know anything about her karma or what she deserves, but the allegations that she was a criminal are not based on any information known to the police involved and was mostly invented by people who wanted to defend the police before gathering any facts.