Staff Reports
A wave of chaos swept Washington, D.C., in the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death, when so-called “protests” rapidly devolved into destructive riots on the very doorstep of the White House. Despite endless claims by left-leaning pundits that these were mostly peaceful demonstrations, Americans watched as violent mobs set fires, vandalized historic landmarks, and attempted to erase our country’s proud heritage under the thin banner of social justice. The audacity was on full display as even the iconic statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square became a target – for no other reason than a manufactured outrage over America’s complex history.
While large sections of the mainstream media downplayed the violence, those on the ground saw a very different picture. St. John’s Episcopal Church, a symbol of faith known as the “Church of the Presidents,” suffered an arson attack, a clear warning about how far radical activists would go to stamp out symbols they dislike. Flames licked at the foundations of American tradition that night, and it was only through the heroic efforts of first responders that the church was spared destruction.
In the shadow of these events, the FBI has recently made headlines with actions that some view as a return to enforcing law and order, while others question the agency’s motives. Conservatives have long demanded that federal law enforcement agencies focus on their sworn duties rather than playing a part in political theater or appeasing radical factions bent on sowing discord. The display of allegiance to the rule of law is a welcome shift for those of us who still believe in the foundational principles that have held this nation together.
What remains at stake is the very fabric of American civilization. While activists and their media enablers continue peddling divisive narratives, ordinary citizens want their leaders and institutions to defend public safety and preserve our shared history. It’s not about denying America’s imperfections, but it is about resisting efforts to turn cultural self-loathing into a policy objective. Destroying historic statues and churches is not meaningful reform; it is an affront to the generations who built this country.
As the dust settles, Americans looking for hope can find it in the resolve of those who refuse to bow to mob rule. Law enforcement’s renewed focus on its true mission offers a glimmer of sanity after months of chaos. If we are to move forward as a united nation, it will be through upholding the law, respecting our traditions, and remembering that a just society is built on more than the fleeting passions of the angriest voices in the square.
