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Wiesbaden police under fire: mockery and violence online!
Wiesbaden police are exposed to ridicule and insults on the Internet; Incidents reflect social problems.
Wiesbaden police under fire: mockery and violence online!
A worrying incident has happened in Wiesbaden in the last few days, which not only affects the police, but has also increased the general discussion about respect for law enforcement officers. Last Saturday, a 31-year-old man was arrested after attacking police officers with fists, kicks and even a chair. This incident meant that the arrest was only possible with the use of a Taser and additional support staff. A frightening example of the challenges police face in their daily work.
Like the reporting from BYC News shows, the police are often in the crossfire of criticism on social media. Many users seem to have a knack for making disrespectful comments or even insults without understanding the challenges of police work. How could it be otherwise? Finally, this aggressive attitude is often fueled by the perception that verbal attacks online are harmless. The discussion has reached a level that endangers social cohesion and does not help build trust in the law enforcement agencies.
Social responsibility and disrespect
People are often quick to judge on the Internet, and many users feel called upon to inform the police without ever having been in comparable situations themselves. This phenomenon has increased in recent years, not least due to the creeping radicalization fueled by social media. The Federal Agency for Civic Education explains that digital communication can be viewed as a catalyst for radicalization processes. This tendency means that more and more people are willing to question the legitimacy of our society's norms.
The Internet is used by extremist actors to spread their messages and erode social cohesion. According to a report by ISD Hate speech is not only a strategic tool to incite fear, but can also create dangerous and violent radicalization dynamics.
- 78% der Deutschen über 14 Jahren haben bereits Erfahrungen mit Hassrede gemacht.
- Besonders betroffen sind dabei junge Nutzer, Minderheiten und politisch engagierte Personen.
It is worrying that disrespectful comments about the police and other institutions are not only a problem online, but are also directly linked to increasing social division. The behavioral tendencies of many users on the Internet, especially on social media, show little empathy for the challenges that the police have to overcome.
An appeal to society
We must not forget: respect and appreciation are values that should also have their place online. Otherwise, we risk finding ourselves in a dangerous vicious circle of insults and misunderstandings.