A disturbing new Pew Research poll revealed Tuesday that 97% of Americans now believe murder is “morally acceptable,” provided the victim had the “wrong” opinions.

“Context is everything,” said Dr. Helen Frowny, a criminologist who reportedly watched eight true-crime documentaries before drafting the survey. “If the victim sucks or the killer vibes with your politics, then homicide basically counts as community service.”

The poll dropped just one day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was gunned down during a speech in Utah. Social media exploded with half the X platform providing key insights like “he was pro gun lol” and “bro had no empathy, fuck that guy.”

This kind of moral gymnastics isn’t new. Earlier this year, when Luigi Mangione allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, social media turned the killing into a thirst trap. Users called Mangione “kinda hot” and “serving vigilante chic,” posted edits labeling him “Healthcare Batman,” and debated whether his jawline deserved a lighter sentence.

In response to recent events, Netflix has already announced Murderverse: Origins, a 12-part anthology series about relatable killers who take out HOA boards, podcasters, or anyone with a strong opinion — all in the name of “healing.” Early audiences called it “inspiring” and “probably legal if you think about it hard enough.”

Critics warn the trend could normalize political violence, but respondents disagreed. “If a guy kills someone I like, that’s terrorism,” said one voter. “If a guy kills someone I hate, that’s progress.”

At press time, experts warned that America’s new moral framework might be indistinguishable from the one used by every failed state in history, adding, “But sure, go ahead and retweet it with fifty skull emojis.”