How are George Floyd and the murder of Henry Nowak a symptom of broader tribalism? Victor and Sami Winc discuss further developments surrounding the Henry Nowak case, and similarities to the George Floyd case. Hanson dives deep into the Henry Nowak murder trial and the subsequent public outrage over bodycam footage, which showed police handcuffing the dying teenager after accepting a false racism claim from the killer. He contrasts the case heavily with the aftermath of the George Floyd incident, arguing that Floyd’s death involved career criminality and drug intoxication. Victor Davis Hanson frames the police response as a symptom of a broader tribalism and DEI inclusion standards that have infected Western institutions. They also discuss developments in the war with Iran.
Culture & Identity Politics
Iran Updates, Nowak Murder Trial, and George Floyd Similarities
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Not to be pedantic, but George Floyd started saying "I can't breathe" while inside the police vehicle, and was let out so that he could get some fresh air. The officers tried to be as accommodating as possible to Mr. Floyd.