The media and politicians find value in advancing a narrative that racial conflict is escalating in America.
Fearful citizens are more easily to motivate to vote reliably, and without questioning more complex policy positions. Moreover, racially motivated voters seldom demand anything of substance from their leaders aside from the appearance of "standing up".
TV and online media similarly love racial conflict because it drives high user engagement and ad revenues, while similarly lowering the bar for producing any meaningful content.
The self-destructive path we are on should be greater cause for alarm. There is no evidence that the escalation racial violence will abate any time soon.
Fearful citizens are more easily to motivate to vote reliably, and without questioning more complex policy positions. Moreover, racially motivated voters seldom demand anything of substance from their leaders aside from the appearance of "standing up".
TV and online media similarly love racial conflict because it drives high user engagement and ad revenues, while similarly lowering the bar for producing any meaningful content.
The self-destructive path we are on should be greater cause for alarm. There is no evidence that the escalation racial violence will abate any time soon.