Bayer Explores Secular Roots of Individual Rights at OCON 2024

A recent manslaughter case in Germany has reignited debate over the country's self-identification and asylum laws, after a South African transgender individual was sentenced for fatally stabbing a Syrian refugee at a shelter. Critics argue that identity politics, particularly prioritizing trans ideology and perceived victimhood, led authorities to overlook the perpetrator’s violent history and enable his placement in women’s shelters despite repeated incidents. The case is cited as an example of how Germany's focus on identity over security has resulted in tragic outcomes, especially amid a broader rise in knife crime and failures to deport dangerous individuals. Testimony revealed the perpetrator had previously threatened and attacked several women at various shelters, yet continued to receive accommodations based on gender identity rather than safety concerns.