The following article by Cristina Lopez G. was posted on the Media Matters website June 15, 2017:
Right-wing media show no self-awareness of their role in influencing violent incidents
James T. Hodgkinson, a man with a record of domestic violence, a legally purchased assault rifle, and a valid concealed carry permit, on June 14 opened fire on Republican congressmen and staffers practicing for the congressional baseball game.
The FBI is still investigating the incident, but one thing is already clear about this latest example of unhinged gun violence. The overwhelming evidence of conservative media’s influence on a significant number of deadly incidents makes their attempt to deflect attention from their role in creating a toxic political culture both cynical and exploitative. Continue reading “Conservatives need to cut the bullshit and stop exploiting a tragedy to blame the left”