[bdcravens]

It matters that he was an Uber the same way it matters what political party a politician is in when they break the law, or that a person is a preacher when they break the law. There's a narrative, and journalists more often than not emphasize elements of a story that support the narrative.

Narrative being that despite background checks, Uber will let anyone drive for them regardless of safety concerns. Obviously illogical, but I know I've run into some real freaks when Ubering.

[shitgoose]

There is another narrative - government ran background checks on him as well before selling him a gun. And it let him walk around freely regardless of safety concerns.