In a startling development, the Black Lives Matter movement has drawn criticism for seemingly endorsing violence as a legitimate response to oppression.
This controversial stance was made apparent through a post on their official Instagram account, which has since been removed. The post featured a clip from a 1983 film where a black character asserts, "all oppressed people have a right to violence."
The timing of this post raised eyebrows, as it coincided with the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail by a mentally ill man, Decarlos Brown Jr. The chilling words of the alleged killer, "I got that white girl. I got that white girl," were captured in a video released by the Charlotte Transit Authority, according to Western Journal.
Rather than exercising caution in the wake of this tragic event, the Black Lives Matter movement chose to repost a reel from the moviesofcolour Instagram account. This account is dedicated to "celebrating every facet of filmmaking by creators of colour and their representation on screen."
The featured film, "Born in Flames," is a 1983 indie production by a radical feminist that portrays women resisting a male-dominated government.
In the shared clip, a character named Zella declares, "We have a right to violence." She likens this right to the necessity of urination, stating, "You got to have the right place. You got to have the right time. You got to have the appropriate situation. And Im absolutely convinced that this is it."
This controversial post was made even more disturbing by the subsequent murder of Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University. The clip was automatically deleted after 24 hours, as is the norm with Instagram Stories, but its impact lingered, especially in the aftermath of Kirk's assassination.
In the days following these tragic events, there has been speculation about how the narrative will be shaped to justify the violence against Charlie Kirk. Some have already noted a reluctance to outright condemn Kirk's murder, with statements such as "I dont want to see anyone get killed, but" or "I didnt agree with him on anything, however"
However, there has been some pushback against these caveats from politicians and media outlets. It remains to be seen whether this will evolve into genuine sympathy or if the narrative will shift to vilify Kirk for his conservative beliefs.
The Black Lives Matter movement's endorsement of violence, as inferred from their Instagram post, raises serious concerns about their priorities. The clip from the dystopian film suggests a view of violence as a necessary, even natural, response to oppression.
This perspective, likening violence to a bodily function, implies a disturbing acceptance of hate and aggression.
The tragic deaths of Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska serve as stark reminders of the dangers of such a perspective. Both incidents are the bitter fruits of the same poisonous tree, a stark reminder that violence begets violence.
It is crucial for conservatives to remember these tragedies and continue to advocate for peaceful solutions to societal issues.
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