On Saturday evening, a dramatic incident took place at the Přístaviště tram stop in Brno, which began with a seemingly harmless fight between several people over loud music. The atmosphere was tense and the emotions of all involved boiled over until the situation unexpectedly escalated into a bloody finale. One of the men, whose patience had probably reached its limit, suddenly pulled out a knife without warning and stabbed two young men. Both young men were quickly taken to hospital, but one of them unfortunately died of his injuries shortly afterwards. This tragic event sparked a stormy reaction on social media, where a wave of hatred and anger was unleashed. People openly expressed their opposition not only to the attacker, but also, unfortunately, to the entire Ukrainian nation. Ukrainians are the largest national minority in the Czech Republic, and their number has increased from 197,000 in 2021 to approximately 527,000 this year. It is true that crime among Ukrainians has also increased, but it is important to remember that the ratio of prosecuted Ukrainians has decreased significantly compared to the total size of the Ukrainian community. Experts and sociologists emphasize that collective guilt cannot be applied and the incident is the act of an individual. It is clear that emotions are justified and the pain over the loss of a young life is great. However, it is important to remember that generalizations and hatred towards an entire nation do not solve the problem or bring justice. Instead, we should work together to find solutions to improve public safety and to prevent the growth of crime in our society. Above all, we should consider how to promote mutual understanding and respect between different national groups and how to overcome barriers resulting from different languages ​​or cultural traditions. Only in this way can we together build a strong and united community in which everyone feels safe and respected.