Manila Bulletin·3 min read·easy
Celebrities react to viral Rome fight: Is social media glorifying vigilantism?
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Neil Ramos
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A viral video of Filipinos confronting an alleged pickpocket in Rome has sparked a debate about the glorification of vigilantism on social media. While many celebrities and netizens praised the confrontation, critics warn that such content normalizes dangerous behavior and ignores the risks of physical altercations.
That's exactly what happened after a video of two supposed Filipinos fighting an alleged pickpocket aboard a train in Rome, Italy spread across social media. It drew praise not only from thousands of netizens but from several celebrities as well.
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