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The Tragedy of Renee Good and the Danger of Rushing to Judgment

by Author Bill Farley

 

 

FULL VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/gXmAcGi6s9I

 

 

The death of Renee Good was a tragedy that did not need to happen. A family has lost a mother, children have lost their parent, and multiple lives have been permanently altered.

 

In the days following the incident, emotions have understandably run high. But alongside grief and concern, something else has spread just as quickly: narratives. Opinions have been elevated to facts, partial video clips have been treated as full context, and certainty has been claimed where it simply does not yet exist.

 

This moment deserves seriousness, restraint, and honesty not outrage manufactured for clicks or political advantage.

 

 

What We Actually Know And What We Don’t

 

At this point, the public does not have all the details surrounding what happened to Renee Good. What we have are a limited number of short video clips and preliminary reports. We do not have a complete timeline, full audio, or the broader context that investigators rely on when determining responsibility.

 

What is clear is that this was not the result of one single action or one isolated decision. It was the culmination of multiple poor decisions made over time, by multiple parties, that ultimately ended in the loss of a life.

 

That reality matters. Oversimplifying complex events into a single villain or a single moment may be emotionally satisfying, but it is rarely accurate and accuracy is essential if accountability is the goal.

 

 

Why Narratives Are So Dangerous After a Tragedy

 

In the immediate aftermath of a tragedy, people want answers. When answers are incomplete, narratives rush in to fill the gap.

A narrative is not the same as the truth. Narratives are shaped to provoke emotion, anger, fear, outrage, loyalty often before facts are established. Short video clips are slowed down, zoomed in, cut apart, and framed in ways that reinforce a predetermined conclusion.

This is dangerous for several reasons.

 

First, narratives shut down critical thinking. When people believe they already know everything, patience disappears and facts become irrelevant.

 

Second, narratives influence behavior. People begin acting on emotion rather than information, responding not to what actually happened, but to how someone else framed it.

 

Finally, narratives escalate tension. They increase the likelihood of confrontation, misunderstanding, and repeated tragedy.

If justice is truly the goal, then facts, timelines, and context matter. None of those can be responsibly determined in real time through social media clips.

 

 

The Role of Influencers, Media, and Politicians

 

Much of the current outrage is being amplified by influencers, media figures, and politicians who have little personal stake in the outcome. These individuals are not the ones who will face arrest, prosecution, or physical danger.

 

Many are using an emotionally charged situation to gain attention, power, donations, or political leverage. They encourage confrontation and interference while remaining safely removed from the consequences.

 

The people pushing the loudest messages online are often the least likely to stand on the street and do what they are encouraging others to do. That disconnect matters.

 

 

Protest Is a Right But Recklessness Is Not

 

Peaceful protest is a constitutional right. No one should be discouraged from expressing their beliefs or demanding accountability.

However, there is a critical distinction between lawful protest and dangerous interference.

 

Impeding officers, obstructing their movement, laying hands on them, or acting in ways that can be perceived as threatening puts lives at risk. When situations escalate, it will not be influencers, politicians, or media figures who pay the price.

Regular people will.

 

They will face the charges. They will face the legal costs. They will live with the consequences.

 

 

Consequences and Personal Responsibility

 

Every action has consequences, regardless of intent. Acting emotionally whether on personal impulse or because someone online encouraged it can permanently alter a life.

 

Before taking action, it is worth asking difficult questions: Is this worth risking my future? Is this worth losing my freedom? Is this worth losing my life?

 

No viral moment, political agenda, or influencer is worth that cost.

 

 

Slowing Down Is How We Prevent This From Happening Again

 

The death of Renee Good did not need to end the way it did. Turning it into a weapon only increases the likelihood that similar tragedies will occur again.

 

Critical thinking, patience, and restraint are not signs of indifference they are signs of responsibility.

Honoring a life lost means demanding facts, rejecting manipulation, and refusing to let emotion override common sense.

 

Stay informed. Think critically. And stay safe.

 

 

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