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What stands out is the double standard that exists in how society handles past missteps. When someone involved in criminal activity or serious harm, excuses—such as upbringing or circumstances—are often made. For instance, a person who commits a crime may be given the benefit of the doubt, with questions about environment or upbringing coming into play.

However, when it comes to Tweets from teenage years, even mildly offensive or racist comments often result in lifelong punishment. Critics argue that this is unjust. "Why do we care about Brook Scoffield’s George Zimmerman tweets from 2013," they ask, "when there are ongoing global tragedies like the genocide in Gaza?" The priority seems misplaced, emphasizing first-world social media outrage over real-world crises.