How do communities respond when tragic events like terrorist attacks are potentially exploited for political purposes?

Communities often recognize when tragic incidents might be instrumentalized by politicians to advance stricter policies against marginalized groups like asylum seekers and refugees. In the Munich attack case, many witnesses and community members felt compelled to take immediate action to prevent such exploitation. Despite being in collective shock, these concerned citizens organized a demonstration to oppose the political instrumentalization of the tragedy. This response demonstrates how communities can mobilize quickly to maintain solidarity and resist narratives that might unfairly target vulnerable populations during emotionally charged situations.