It’s the global ideology of white nationalism and white supremacy. No wonder the Christchurch manifesto praised Mr. Trump “as a symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose.” It’s clear that the dangers of white nationalism aren’t limited to the United States. Do you think world leaders like Mr. Trump can or should be held responsible for the spread of anti-immigrant ideology? It is known that the shooter in Christchurch streamed part of the attacks on Facebook. Do social media companies have a responsibility to block extremists from using their platforms to spread hate and inspire violence?

Source: New York Times March 18, 2019 07:52 UTC