Burlington, VT – In the aftermath of Jason Eaton’s arrest for the attempted murder of three Palestinian students, LibertyTwist has turned to his social media activity for potential insights. A review of Eaton’s Twitter account reveals comments on the Israel-Palestine conflict, but these posts do not clearly indicate a motive or bias that would support the incident being classified as a hate crime.
Eaton’s tweets, while mentioning Israel and Palestine, lack explicit sentiments of bias or hate. In one tweet, he acknowledges the rights of both nations:
“@POTUS Israel has a right to defend itself. So does Palestine. We all do. #Sovereign #Republic #PopulationDynamics.”
This post, along with others, does not provide a definitive stance towards either group.
Another tweet by Eaton touches upon a broader geopolitical issue:
“@US_STRATCOM @DeptofDefense Question: Would an assault weapons ban help Ukraine? Israel? Should we be taking weapons away, or handing them out?”
This indicates an engagement with international affairs but does not directly relate to the alleged hate crime.
Eaton also expressed views against political intervention in a tweet:
“@SenPeterWelch I don’t think we have much more business running Texas than we do France, Israel, or Palestine. I am pro life, but I vote pro choice because God gave us free will.”
This suggests a general perspective on global politics without showing a clear bias towards a particular group.
The content of these tweets does not provide concrete evidence to classify the shooting as a hate crime. Eaton’s Tweets do not show an overt bias or hatred towards Palestinians or Israelis. As the legal process unfolds, the determination of whether the incident was a hate crime will depend on the evidence and motivations uncovered during the investigation.
Background on the Incident
Jason Eaton is accused of shooting three Palestinian students on November 25, 2023, in Burlington, while the victims were visiting for Thanksgiving. Eaton has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The investigation into whether the shooting constitutes a hate crime is ongoing, with Eaton’s social media activity forming part of the inquiry.
