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When a jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges, many on the left felt defeated while others on the right applauded and pointed to Rittenhouse as a hero of the Second Amendment. No matter how you feel about gun rights, this verdict is no cause for celebration. It’s bad news for everyone as it encourages more people to arm themselves when they feel threatened. Do we really want to live in a country like that?
And let’s not forget the racism that played a role in this case, either.
