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What does it mean?
Manson claims fear is projected onto a marginalized person, a 'scruffy' individual dragged into courtroom, implying scapegoating.
In plain terms
He says fear is displaced onto a low‑status person in legal settings.
What can you take from it?
Beware of scapegoating vulnerable individuals.

Where it applies

  • courtroom analysis
  • social justice work

Putting it to work

  • challenge scapegoating
  • protect marginalized voices

Questions to consider

  • Why do societies scapegoat the weak?
  • How can we prevent such projections?

Another view

His perspective is self‑justifying and lacks empathy.

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