We face a significant issue, folks.
Following the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, it seems we’re ignoring a serious reality. The perpetrator, responsible for the deaths of nearly 60 individuals and injuring around 500 more, is labeled a “lone wolf shooter.” But the truth is, he is a DOMESTIC TERRORIST. Why aren’t we using this term? Because he’s a middle-aged white man. If he had been a person of color, the narrative would be entirely different.
Let’s visualize a scenario. You turn on the news, and breaking coverage reveals a mass shooting. As you wait for the identity of the shooter, you expect a brown-skinned individual. But then a white man’s face appears. Are you shocked? Do you question your assumptions about who could commit such a horrific act? Or do you simply shrug it off, attributing his actions to mental illness?
Since the president’s executive order banning individuals from seven Muslim-majority nations, the reality is that the majority of mass shootings have been committed by WHITE MEN. It’s time to wake up to this fact.
Just months ago, a furious white male from Ohio drove his car into a crowd of anti-racist protestors in Charlottesville. And let’s not forget the white man who opened fire at a congressional baseball practice, injuring several Republican lawmakers. In March, another young white man traveled from Baltimore to New York City with the explicit goal of targeting black men. He was driven by anger over interracial relationships. Is this acceptable behavior in America? It’s clear that these acts are often excused or overlooked.
The New York Times reports that since 9/11, white men have perpetrated more deadly acts than Muslim extremists. So why are they not labeled as terrorists? When a white man commits a crime, the media often tries to frame them as sympathetic characters, depicting them as “quiet” and “decent.” Yet, the shooter in Orlando, who committed one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history, was immediately branded a terrorist. In contrast, the Las Vegas shooter was described as someone who “enjoyed country music and lived a quiet life.”
This discrepancy is rooted in racial bias. Dylann Roof, who killed nine black churchgoers in South Carolina, was treated with caution and offered refreshments after his arrest. Meanwhile, the young white man who shot 20 children in an elementary school was labeled a troubled youth. But you can bet that the American-born man of Pakistani descent who was involved in the San Bernardino shooting was quickly labeled a terrorist—and rightly so.
What’s going on here? It’s impossible to deny the influence of white supremacy. We don’t have a Muslim problem in this country; we have a rampant white male issue. These individuals can easily acquire firearms and commit atrocities without fearing the consequences. They often receive fair trials, while many men of color are killed by police before they even reach a courtroom.
White male supremacy is a pervasive threat, endangering us all. We can’t feel safe anywhere—at college, work, church, or concerts. Our children are vulnerable at school, living under the fear of an angry white man with a gun. Why is the “terrorist” label so often reserved for people of color? Because it perpetuates the narrative of white supremacy. If we focus on the perceived threats from brown men, we might overlook the white man with a semiautomatic rifle posing a far greater danger.
This isn’t merely a call for gun control—which we desperately need. It’s a demand for clarity: white men are disproportionately the domestic terrorists in this country, and it’s time we acknowledge it. When will we recognize that the white supremacist patriarchy is the root of countless issues in America? It’s time to confront the reality of white male violence. We have a serious problem, and awareness is essential before it’s too late.
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Summary
The article discusses the alarming trend of domestic terrorism perpetrated by white men in America, contrasting their treatment in the media with that of individuals from marginalized communities. It underscores the need for society to recognize and address this issue, challenging the narrative that often paints people of color as the primary threat. Awareness and action are critical in confronting the systemic issues at play.