Unfortunately that happens alot, and it's not uncommon for people accused of something to be considered guilty automatically by a subset of culture. This is why many emphasis a trial by jury. There were incidents in the colonies prior to the establishment of the constitution in the US where this was prevalent.
Salem, Massachusetts being a popular example.
Of course the constitution hasn't prevented this from happening still, the Red Scares of the 50s and 60s and the concept of terrorism today similarly plays on emotions.
Since this kind of story hurts the fandom and causes people's emotions to get high it is no surprise that many furs may lash out and distance themselves and vent via these means.
Unfortunately that happens alot, and it's not uncommon for people accused of something to be considered guilty automatically by a subset of culture. This is why many emphasis a trial by jury. There were incidents in the colonies prior to the establishment of the constitution in the US where this was prevalent.
Salem, Massachusetts being a popular example.
Of course the constitution hasn't prevented this from happening still, the Red Scares of the 50s and 60s and the concept of terrorism today similarly plays on emotions.
Since this kind of story hurts the fandom and causes people's emotions to get high it is no surprise that many furs may lash out and distance themselves and vent via these means.