This article explores how Amanda Knox's facial expressions and general demeanor influenced the public's perception her. More important than this individual case are the ways we generalize people different from ourselves. As the article says, "An inclination to oversimplify the minds and motivations of others lies at the root of sexism and racism, and all forms of inter-group conflict, violent and benign."
Interestingly, it's the Tea Party that's embarrassed to be compared to the Occupy Wall Street protests, when really it should be the other way around. Since when is being like the Tea Party a claim to legitimacy? OWS protesters should be insulted by the comparison. Read The Guardian's article on the subject here.
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