640. Anti-Racism is KILLING People
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In this provocative episode of *Heretics*, host Andrew and guest Michael Murphy argue that contemporary anti-racism, particularly in the UK and US, has become a dangerous ideology that is actively causing deaths. They trace a disturbing pattern of institutional failures—such as the refusal to detain mentally ill individuals like Valdo Calicane and Axel Rudikabana due to fear of racial profiling, the reluctance of police and security to intervene in suspicious behavior, and the prioritization of perceived racism over actual harm to vulnerable groups. These failures, they claim, have led to a surge in homicides, road fatalities, and sexual violence, with Black communities disproportionately affected. The episode draws parallels between the George Floyd protests and a cascade of real-world consequences, including mass police retirements and a 30% spike in US homicides. Murphy calls for a MacPherson-style reckoning to confront the truth about institutional racism, but argues that the current anti-racism orthodoxy has become a self-justifying ideology that punishes dissent and undermines public safety. The episode ends with a powerful metaphor: cutting down the laws of society to fight a perceived 'devil' of racism leaves no protection when the real dangers turn around.
Anti-racism policies that prioritize fear of racial accusation over public safety have led to preventable deaths.
Institutional overcorrection—such as refusing to detain mentally ill individuals due to racial disparity concerns—has enabled violent crimes.
The George Floyd protests triggered a collapse in policing capacity, contributing to a 30% spike in US homicides.
Racial profiling fears have prevented security interventions at events like the Ariana Grande concert and Taylor Swift dance class.
The grooming gangs scandal and similar cases reveal a systemic failure to protect white girls due to institutional racism fears.
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The Deadly Cost of Anti-Racism
“10,000 extra people are now dead. The homicide rate the biggest spike in American history since the 60s. That's a massacre. That's like a war.”
Valdo Calicane: The Case of the Unsectioned Killer
“They were conscious of the disparity... and as a result, he wasn't sectioned that first time. So the thinking was that because there is a disparity, we are going to kind of reverse engineer this and not section him.”
Axel Rudikabana: The Sinister Warning Ignored
“The idea that a white boy with a knife at school wouldn't be sinister, of course they would be. And I imagine that teacher would have said the same thing.”
Manchester Arena and the Fear of Profiling
The Salman Abedi bombing at the Ariana Grande concert is presented as another example where security was paralyzed by fear of being seen as racist, despite clear red flags.
The Grooming Gangs: A Systemic Failure
“The fear of an accusation of racism or even the insinuation of racism trumped the protection of the most vulnerable young girls in our society.”
“Yes, you would, wouldn't you? And when all of the laws of England are cut down and the devil turns to face you, where would you hide?”
“You are more scared of the consequences of a dereliction of duty that leads to a member of the public being harmed than this miasmic force of institutional racism.”
“10,000 extra people are now dead. The homicide rate the biggest spike in American history since the 60s. That's a massacre. That's like a war.”
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Michael Murphy
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Andrew
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George Floyd
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Valdo Calicane
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Axel Rudikabana
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MacPherson Report
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Salman Abedi
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NHS
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Rousseau
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Ariana Grande
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