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Mariam Hafidh Mohammed Al Kaaf S

I've noticed that we're often drawn to characters of criminals in movies T

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and TV shows, and find something interesting about their rule-breaking D
behavior. E

However, upon further reflection, I realized that this is problematic N

because we ultimately glorify the criminal – someone dangerous to
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society – regardless of his intelligence, cunning, or difficult past that S

has shaped him. W

The media often seeks to instill such ideas in us, making us admire the R

intelligence and charisma of criminals. For example, characters like the I

Joker or Walter White display intelligence and charisma that make them I
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interesting. They do dangerous things that we would never dare to do in N

our lives, which makes them fun to watch. Instead, the media often G

takes a more emotional angle, presenting these characters with S

complex backstories that make us sympathize with them. When we

understand their motivations, we may feel that they are not all bad and S

are on the wrong side of the story. T

But here's the problem: glorifying criminals can blur our moral values, U
causing us to view their actions as acceptable or heroic, and we may E
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forget the harm they inflict on their victims. Thus, while it is great to N

enjoy exciting stories, we must remember to balance our appreciation

for fascinating characters with understanding the real consequences of T

their actions. S

We should celebrate people who inspire us to improve, not those who W

excuse bad behavior. R

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