New York City Council member Amanda Farías criticized ordinary citizens for ignoring recent violent attacks against women in NYC, sparking controversy and backlash on social media.
Key Points
Amanda Farías criticized the lack of response to recent attacks against women in NYC
Social media backlash highlighted fear of retaliation by government officials as a reason for silence
Daniel Penny, a Marine Corps veteran, faced manslaughter charges for the death of Jordan Neely in a subway incident
Pros
Raising awareness about violence against women in NYC
Cons
Facing criticism for questioning why ordinary citizens are not speaking out