Signed into law by President Obama, Upheld by the Supreme Court, It's used now under President Trump, and Democrats are yelling, "Abort!"
There's nothing wrong with the law on its face; A nation must have borders. But enforcement and justice have their place When mercy accompanies the orders.
The Bill of Rights protects civilians in the USA, Even when they protest provisions They want to go away. The law is on the side of all who follow its components. Those who claim otherwise become the law's opponents.
When enforcement becomes a guise for overreach or murder, Those involved must be held to account, allowed to engage no further.
And when protests interfere with the law, Politicians and the Press must admit that their rhetoric raises the temperature, makes emotions raw, and tell their followers to "Cool It!"
Responsibility is individual, Each person is to blame
For his or her own actions, No need to name names.
Deaths are regrettable, sad, and avoidable. Take ownership of actions, step back to Consider the consequences, think what's doable, and Aid in America's comeback.
About the Creator
Mack D. Ames
Tongue-in-cheek humor. Educator & hobbyist writer in Maine, USA. Mid50s. Emotional. Forgiven. Thankful. One wife, 2 adult sons, 1 dog. Novel: Lost My Way in the Darkness: Jack's Journey. https://a.co/d/6UE59OY. Not pen name Bill M, partly.
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Comments (3)
Actions still matter regardless of politics and indeed we all have a responsibility. Well Done Mack.
Powerful and true, we all have a responsibility.
I respect how you approached this from a human accountability angle rather than a party line. That perspective feels rare lately. It reminded me that actions still matter regardless of politics.