Why the hatred of Kyle Rittenhouse? Why was there such widespread dishonest news coverage of the case against him that his acquittal by the Kenosha jury came as an unwelcome surprise? For example, consider so-called comedian Stephen Colbert’s comment: “If he didn’t break the law, we should change the law.” This shows he’s ready to jettison the ancient right of self-defense.

Maybe it’s because so many in the media have been portraying those violent rioters in multiple cities in the summer of 2020 as virtuous peaceful protesters and those who tried to prevent their violent destruction of property as vicious white supremacists.