The Dangers of Justifying Violence: Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Public Perception of Crime
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The Dangers of Justifying Violence: Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Public Perception of Crime

Questions from Readers

Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of posts on social media praising Takano Kenichi, the suspect who allegedly murdered Mogami Ai. Some people are saying things like “Well done” or “He got what he deserved,” and I question whether they truly believe that. Murder is a crime that cannot be justified, regardless of the circumstances. Saying things like

The Dangers of Justifying Murder: Understanding the Impact of Social Media Praise
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The Dangers of Justifying Murder: Understanding the Impact of Social Media Praise

Reflecting on Voices that Praise Murder

Recently, I’ve come across posts on social media praising Kenichi Takano, the suspect in the murder of Ai Kamegai. Honestly, I felt both shock and anger. Every time I see comments like “Well done” or “He got what he deserved,” I find it hard to understand how anyone could think that way. I firmly