Maine Mass Shooting Disinformation Floods Social Media as Suspect Remains at Large
WiredOCT 2023
Maine Mass Shooting Suspect Found Dead
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The Spin
Democratic narrative
While Lewiston fell victim to the latest mass shooting in a country that is plagued by gun violence, Republicans continue to offer their same mantra of "thoughts and prayers." This cycle of mass shootings and social media statements without any action must end, and the GOP has blood on its hands. Unfortunately, the US has a political party that is owned by the gun lobby.
Republican narrative
America's mental health epidemic has reached a breaking point, yet opportunistic politicians and pundits are gleefully using a tragedy to push their anti-Second Amendment agenda. The tragic Lewiston shooting is another example of a mentally unstable man, who had multiple recorded episodes, acting out the most unthinkable evil. While the media may focus on Robert Card's instrument of destruction, it is much more important to address the root cause of his attack.