Hong Kong Cracks Down on 'Accountability' Demands After Fire
The Guardian reports Hong Kong authorities have arrested 13 for manslaughter after a fire tragically killed 151. Buried deeper in the same article? They've also detained at least two civilians for merely “calling for accountability” under vague national security laws. It seems for certain governments, the only acceptable response to mass casualties is silence, or better yet, applause for the
'heroic' official response. This isn't about public safety; it's about criminalizing dissent. When a fire kills 151 people, the first priority for some states isn't building codes or emergency services, but rather ensuring no one dares to suggest incompetence. One might wonder if the 'manslaughter' charges are simply a distraction from the real charges: public humiliation of the narrative
managers. After all, what truly threatens national security more than citizens demanding answers?