Another political inferno was sparked this week with a viral post suggesting that Candace Owens had crossed the threshold in her commentary. The backlash gained momentum when one social media user came out openly to disapprove her comments, increasing an already hot debate on social media. The post did not mince words. It packaged the statements of Owens as an act of danger and has called out those influencers who have remained silent.
The scandal has now exceeded one remark. It has brought broader questions concerning accountability, political rhetoric and the ease with which the discussion of the masses can quickly degenerate into personal attack. On the one hand, the episode underscores how fragile and easily inflammable the current digital discussions are, as reactions start coming in.
