As this editor reported Monday, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer was holding a roundtable with the creators of the Netflix drama "Adolescence." This editor hasn't watched it, but it's apparently had a profound effect on Starmer. The pitch, according to IMDb.com is:

<p>When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened.</p>

From what this editor gathered from the replies, the kid was guilty, and the show was apparently based on a true story, but race-swapped.

"Adolescence" has opened Starmer's eyes to the real danger of knife crime in the U.K. — young boys who are being pulled into "a whirlpool of hatred and misogyny." And he wants young school children to see the show as well:

Anyway, here's Starmer holding forth about the crime problem in Britain:

Who exactly is dragging these young boys into hatred and chaos? And why is Starmer hyping up a Netflix drama so much? Is "Adolescence" the 2025 version of "An Inconvenient Truth," where school kids were made to watch it?

 {ai:summary}<p>UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is promoting the Netflix drama "Adolescence," which explores the impact of knife crime and societal issues on youth. He believes the show highlights the dangers of young boys being drawn into hatred and misogyny and wants it shown in schools.</p><p>Critics argue that Starmer's focus on fictional narratives overlooks real issues, such as the national inquiry into child rape gangs. Many express frustration with his approach, suggesting it misidentifies the sources of violence and crime in society. #society</p>

Keir Starmer Concerned About Young Boys Being Pulled Into a Whirlpool of Hatred and Misogyny

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