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Meanwhile, a viral video depicted a young girl defending Kirk's murder, claiming that his outspoken stance on issues like abortion made his killing understandable. Musk condemned this viewpoint, reinforcing the notion that violence is never justified.
The Culture of Dehumanization and Responsibility
Many influential voices, including Musk, condemned the culture of dehumanization that they argue has led to political violence. Michael Shelonburgger, a commentator, blamed decades of dehumanizing rhetoric, especially from the media, universities, and political discourse, for making such violence seem inevitable. Musk reposted his call for accountability, criticizing the narrative that blames only the individual shooter rather than societal factors.