Everyday we--the adults of this nation--tell the youth that violence solves nothing. We tell them that we are all the same with the exception of our views and if we don't agree, then let us respectfully agree to disagree.
Unfortunately, no sooner than this philosophy is spoken, there are weak-minded, cowardly adults manipulated by infamous, arrogant, racist, fear mongers that injure and murder innocent men, women, and children simply because of a different belief system.
The senseless tragedy in Arizona reinforces that there are some people in the Republic that are willing to set America aflame with violence rather than accept compassion, understanding, and respect for human life.
During the last political cycle, some candidates’ platforms focused on fear, hate, and intolerance, and they were elected.
It’s easy to place complete blame on Fox News, Palin, Beck, Hannity, Limbaugh, Congressman King, Sharon Angle, Rand Paul, and a host of others for feeding the public's appetite with this orgy of vulgarity. However, in Arizona, none of them pulled the trigger that left Ms. Gifford fighting for her life and 6 others murdered in cold blood including a child. A child who was there because of her commitment to be a future leader in America.
Some will say,”Anthony, Liberals, Democrats and Progressives are just as guilty at fanning the flames of terror in America." Well, from where I'm from, Liberals, Democrats, and Progressives have never said, "If we lose an election we should get our guns." I, for one, am willing to lay down all of my joys and give my life to ensure that every American has an "opportunity" to go as far as talent takes him or her, but from a legislative and the electoral process--not by way of violence.
Consequently, what occurred in Arizona is partly the fault of the Palin's, Angle's, Beck's, Limbaugh's and some elected officials that project their narrow minded rhetoric on the nation. The other perpetrators, however, are the ordinary 9 to 5'ers that have willingly given in to the darker angels within.
"Progressives will bring balance to the Republic."
Anthony P. Johnson
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