Listen to This Article: Public Stonings are Not "Accountability"
Politics
United States
Started April 22, 2026
Narrated Version | The high-speed demolition of Eric Swalwell is being celebrated as appropriate “accountability,” but removing due process isn’t justice
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Listen to This Article: Public Stonings are Not "Accountability"
Matt Taibbi (United States) | Apr 21, 2026
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Public accountability is essential in holding leaders responsible for their actions, even if it means bypassing traditional processes.
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Removing due process can sometimes be justified when the actions of public figures pose an immediate threat to society.
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Swift punishment without due process undermines the very foundation of justice and can lead to a dangerous precedent in society.
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The debate around accountability and due process highlights the need for a balanced approach to justice in public life.
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Celebrating public stonings as accountability risks normalizing mob mentality over reasoned legal processes.
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