Our language matters. Our words have the potential to shift how we perceive racism and other forms of oppression in this country. If we attribute the severity of the crimes committed to the people who committed them — if we treat black and brown victims with the same humanity that we treat their killers — then perhaps we can begin to heal. The Austin bomber was a terrorist and he deserves to be described with all the words that match the gravity of his crimes. We owe that to his victims and their families, and ultimately we owe that to ourselves and our future.Related: but in the meantime the entirety of Austin was gripped by terror and families lost people they love. I know it is no mistake when people choose the quotes that they choose, it is no mistake to prioritize certain statements over others, and it is never accidental when they rely on naming murderers as troubled or lonely. While families mourn, entire industries fail to address the fact that there is a very real problem with white supremacy and toxic masculinity and that both of these can result in terrorism. Anthony Stephan House, 39, on March 2 and Draylen Mason, 17, on March 12. Draylen’s mother, Shamika Wilson, was injured in the explosion that killed her son. The same day Draylen was murdered, Esperanza Herrera found the third package bomb, which left her severely wounded,The New York Timesreported join us by crossing your fingers that he decides to jump on the bandwagon after finding out he has just as many fans as the guy he's looked up to for his entire life. Keep doing your thing, boys.Instagram contentView on InstagramRelated: