NPR Discovers 'Protest' When Not Called 'Terrorism'
Iranians could reportedly call abroad this week after a communications halt during protests, where activists claim at least 646 people have been killed. A concerning figure, to be sure. Yet, the same media outlets that meticulously track alleged repression in Tehran routinely gloss over, or outright justify, the communication blackouts, mass arrests, and killings of thousands in Gaza by a state
receiving billions in U.S. military aid. One might wonder if the concern for civilian lives and access to information is genuinely universal, or if it's reserved for nations on the State Department's 'naughty list.' The double standard isn't just glaring; it's a structural component of how 'freedom' is selectively presented to the public, always conveniently aligning with geopolitical objectives.
(Perhaps the body count just isn't 'tragic' when the bombs are made in America?)