Hello, reader,
I’ll keep this brief, yet a bit unsettling today.
Have you heard of Iryna Zarutska?
A young Irina
The New York Times often highlights what liberals deem crucial, showcasing their priorities. Their reporting tends to reflect the views of the liberal elite.
For years, I’ve noticed people pointing fingers at daily callers for perceived bias.
There’s this story of an elderly woman defending herself against an armed robber with her legally owned firearm. It seems to resonate widely. I don’t oppose CNN or The New York Times, but I imagine MSNBC would label her as racist. But that’s a side note.
The murder of Iryna Zarutska serves as another example of media bias.
In late August, reports emerged of her being killed on a train in Charlotte by a disturbed individual. Conservatives viewed this as more evidence of rising crime in liberal cities.
The police later released a CCTV clip showing Zarutska on the train, dressed in her work clothing. She appeared modest, perhaps a little weary, even geeky. As she looked at her phone, the attacker was sneaking behind her, pulling out a folding knife.
Suddenly, for no clear reason, he rose behind her and stabbed her.
Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend watching the entire video.
There he was, bleeding, while other passengers seemed oblivious.
It’s tragic. She was just 23 and had fled war-torn Ukraine for a fresh start in North Carolina. Her life likely brimmed with hope and promise.
You might think this incident would gain national attention, but it seems not to have caught the eye of major liberal outlets.
The Associated Press has published over 70,000 stories, many mentioning George Floyd. Interestingly, Iryna Zarutska isn’t one of them. In the archives of the New York Times, Floyd appears nearly 6,000 times, and Trayvon Martin is mentioned over a thousand. It’s curious that someone like Kilmer Abrego Garcia, dubbed the “Maryland Man,” pops up in over 50 articles, while Daniel Penny’s case—where he intervened in a threatening situation on public transport—has been noted in 100 articles.
But Zarutska? Almost nothing. It’s astonishing considering how many have expressed solidarity with Ukraine online and even displayed flags outside their homes.
So why is Daniel Penny scrutinized but Zarutska overlooked? Both incidents reflect similar societal issues, concerning individuals who pose risks in public spaces.
The key difference? Daniel Penny took action.
And how was he portrayed? The media seemed intent on vilifying him. He took a stand, but sadly, that led to racial accusations against him.
In contrast, Iryna seemed to do nothing wrong, yet there was no one there to help her. What recognition will she ever receive? Hardly any, it seems.
One might speculate that had Daniel Penny been on that train, two things could’ve changed: Brown would be gone, and Zarutska would still be alive, likely making headlines everywhere.
This reflects the narrative that the liberal elites prefer to promote. Those who claim to show empathy often seem more sympathetic to the perpetrators. Look at the “Maryland man,” a violent repeat offender, somehow still garnering a following.
They seem to discuss how it was “illegal” for Trump to target various criminal activities or how someone like Daniel Penny should face legal consequences for acting where law enforcement was absent.
It’s puzzling, really. This reinforces their view that America represents the villains, and, surprisingly, the true victims are often painted as marginalized individuals affected by the nation’s troubled past.
In their eyes, such individuals deserve leniency.
Rest in peace, Iryna Zarutska. If no one feels sorrow, may your memory endure.
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