Staff Reports
The latest poll results have sparked more horror than a family barbecue gone wrong. It turns out that young voters are split right down the middle on the moral implications of Luigi Mangione’s chilling assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Let that sink in for a moment: the youth of America, who are supposed to be the future leaders of our nation, can’t seem to make up their minds on whether murder is justifiable.
In a world where a proliferation of moral relativism reigns supreme, the notion that some twenty-somethings actually think there’s a gray area in a cold-blooded killing is nothing short of appalling. It seems that for many young voters, rather than condemning violence and supporting law and order, there’s a temptation to applaud such actions if it aligns with their views of “social justice.” One has to wonder if the youth’s moral compass is malfunctioning or if it has simply been thrown out entirely.
Maximillian Meyer: I’m an Ivy League undergrad — here’s why my campus sides with Luigi Mangione https://t.co/v7AzaIofpg pic.twitter.com/mGH5zWnwnf
— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) December 20, 2024
The marriage of outrage culture and political ideology has led to this alarming trend. It appears that many young people aren’t raised on lessons of decency and respect for human life, but rather on a diet of political correctness and victimhood. When a murder can be justified based on one’s personal grievances, it sets a dangerous precedent. Instead of standing united against violence, these young folks might as well slap a ‘Just Do It’ slogan on assassinations, assuming the cause is aligned with their interests.
Meanwhile, conservative voices are left scratching their heads. The idea that a morally acceptable debate exists around the execution of a CEO sends chills down the spines of those who value traditional American values. Freedom of choice has taken a bizarre turn when it leads to glorifying criminality in the pursuit of ideological gains. It’s a classic case of leftist indoctrination where compassionate understanding for the oppressed seems to overshadow a basic understanding of right and wrong.
As Americans grapple with these disturbing findings, it is clear that the responsibility falls on the shoulders of parents, educators, and mentors. Teaching young people that life has inherent value and that problems should be resolved through debate and discussion rather than violence is crucial. The future of America is in jeopardy if youth continues to find any semblance of reasonableness in the uttering of the word “justified” concerning murder. If this polling data is any indication, it’s high time to re-evaluate what our next generation truly values – before the country runs completely off the rails.
