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The Negative Effects of a Fragmented Society: SHOCKING VIDEO Shows Execution of Man in Broad Daylight

Editorial Staff

USA – The recent video of an execution of a homeless man in broad daylight on the streets of St Louis has sparked a conversation about the lack of trust and connection that people feel in large cities. The video shows the perpetrator slowly loading a weapon before the shooting, yet no one intervened to try and stop him.

Tim Pool says this story has highlighted the issue of apathy and lack of obligation to care for one another in our society. In the past, people would work together in order to survive, helping and relying on one another. However, now that we have machines doing most of the work, this sense of community has been lost and with it, the humanist instinct to care for one another.

The reluctance to intervene in this situation is due to the fear of legal repercussions. In some states, even if you are in the right, you can still be charged with a crime if you intervene in a situation, as was seen in the case of the McCloskeys in St Louis. Furthermore, the lack of incentive to intervene means that even if someone does help, they may still get sued in the process.

The issue is further exacerbated by gun-free zones, particularly in schools. Not only do these zones make it so that law-abiding citizens cannot protect themselves, but they also make it so that criminals feel safe in these areas, as they know no one will be armed.

Ultimately, this issue comes down to a lack of shared values and morals. People in homogeneous societies, such as Japan, have high trust because they share the same values, however, this is not the case in a diverse society like America.

It is clear that in order for us to have a safe and trusting society, we must find ways to bridge the gaps between different cultures and religions, as well as create laws that protect those who intervene in dangerous situations. Only then will we be able to foster an environment of trust and connection, says Tim Pool.

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