X @Nick Szabo

Social Commentary & Movement Building - Building movements on falsehoods creates future backlash, potentially negating any initial public relations gains [3] - The author expresses feeling betrayed upon learning alternative narratives regarding the Matthew Shepard case and the AIDS epidemic [1][2] Historical Narratives & Public Perception - The initial narrative of Matthew Shepard's death as a hate crime is challenged by the claim it involved gay prostitutes and a drug dispute [1] - The author claims public health officials were wrongly accused of ignoring the AIDS crisis due to homophobia; instead, they allege the gay community resisted safe sex practices [2]