Staff Reports
A Black Lives Matter activist named Asa Khalif, who serves on the Philadelphia DA’s office LGBTQ advisory committee, is stirring up controversy by accusing conservative media of committing “verbal violence” against the transgender community. According to Khalif, sharing photos of the male suspect in the recent mass shooting wearing women’s clothing is an attack on transgender individuals. But hold on a minute, because things aren’t as straightforward as they seem.
You see, this whole issue started when conservative media outlets decided to share photos of the suspect, Kimbrady Carriker, wearing women’s clothing. Now, Khalif claims that this is somehow violent and targeting the transgender community. But here’s the thing: Carriker doesn’t even identify as transgender. So, what’s the fuss all about?
Khalif’s argument seems to be that by sharing these photos, conservative media is somehow encouraging violence against trans people, particularly trans people of color. But let’s be real here, folks. Conservative media outlets are simply reporting the facts and sharing relevant information. They are not inciting violence or targeting anyone. It’s called responsible journalism.
What’s even more puzzling is that Khalif is alleging that this language used by the conservative press is violent and dangerous. But come on, people! We live in a society that values free speech and a free press. If you don’t like what conservative media is saying, you are more than welcome to voice your own opinions. Resorting to accusations of violence is just a weak attempt to silence those with different viewpoints.
Moreover, Khalif tries to play the victim card by suggesting that this is an attack on trans women of color. But let’s not forget who the real victims are here: the five individuals who lost their lives in the mass shooting. Let’s focus our attention on them and finding justice for their families, rather than getting caught up in unnecessary identity politics.
At a press conference about the recent mass shooting in Philadelphia, a BLM activist said conservative media is committing verbal "violence" by sharing photos of the shooter wearing women's clothing because he was not really trans.
"But the language spewed out by the… pic.twitter.com/mLNsWQk8q0
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) July 5, 2023
It’s also important to note that the Philadelphia DA’s office initially used they/them pronouns to describe Carriker but then switched to he/him. This shows that even those who should be impartial and unbiased, like the DA’s office, are being influenced by political correctness and identity politics. Isn’t it about time we prioritize truth and accuracy over political agendas?
In conclusion, the claim that conservative media sharing photos of Carriker wearing women’s clothing is committing “verbal violence” and targeting the transgender community is simply unfounded. It’s just another attempt by the left to silence conservative voices and manipulate the narrative. Let’s focus on the real issues at hand and stop playing the victim.
Source: Townhall
