'Protect People In Power': The Epstein Files, A Masterclass In Redactions
The mainstream press, ever so diligent, frames survivor outrage over 'redactions' as a general protection of 'people in power.' Yet, the convenient erasure of names in the Epstein files isn't some abstract concept; it's a specific, targeted act of damage control. After all, the powerful aren't just 'people in power'; they're financiers, politicians, and intelligence assets whose connections run
deep and whose indiscretions could unravel much more than a reputation. One might wonder if the same vigor for redaction is applied when exposing the 'misdeeds' of, say, an uncooperative foreign leader or a geopolitical adversary. When the 'national security' interest aligns with keeping certain scandals buried, the black marker always seems to be incredibly well-funded. The question isn't whether
redactions protect; it's who they protect, and more importantly, from what scrutiny. The silence screams louder than any name could.