Whataboutism

They unfurled every crease
in the discarded papers
Scrambling for expressions
under the magnifying glass

Banters;
Lectures;
Journalistic pieces

Two sentences;
A phrase;
One word

“She is a vile __________”, they proclaimed
“Be hateful.”
And the people became hateful.

Reproach her.
Banish her.
Create a climate of fear.

Is the evidence sufficient?
Yes
But only in this case

Is the response appropriate?
Yes
But only in this case

I wriggled myself into the crowd
“Whataboutism”, they charged
Pushed me back out
Continued their march


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