Keith Burgess-Jackson, J.D., Ph.D.

Here is Kurt Schlichter's latest column.

Some of us have seen this movie before. It debuted in 1968, starring Richard Nixon, progressives protesting the Vietnam War, a televised “police riot” in the streets of Chicago, and a splintered Democratic Party.

Nixon rode his “law and order” trope all the way to the White House. Now comes the sequel, featuring Donald Trump bellowing “law and order,” images of a police officer kneeling on a Black man’s neck, peaceful protests turning to rage in the streets, a pandemic weaponized over the wearing of masks and the “right” to crowd beaches and bars, and sullen, disappointed members of the Democratic left who may or may not show up to vote in November.

We can only hope the movie flops this time.

James Dorsey

Jamaica Plain

Note from KBJ: Who won the 1968 election, James? Heh.

….I will never stop working to secure the release of all Americans held hostage overseas! Thank you Switzerland for your great assistance.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2020

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Re: “Trump mobilizes military in Washington, threatens to use troops to quell protests across U.S.” [June 1, Nation]:

I awoke this morning in a different country, realizing I am not in a sleeping nightmare but rather a living one. A country where our ruler, as he thinks of himself, uses the nation’s military to attack, not defend, the rights of its citizens. The ruler, trying to manufacture a positive image of himself, since none can be found in his failing leadership, chooses to take away citizens’ rights to public assembly and freedom of expression. Using military and police to sweep citizens from public spaces, this ruler clears his path to an honored place for an unwelcomed display of his hypocrisy. Standing before St. John’s Church, he holds up a Bible and smirks for cameras.

Now is the time for those we elected as our representatives to lead and take action. Officials, regardless of affiliation or position, must acknowledge the history, continuing significant presence and both blatant and subtle acts of racism in the country. Take your responsibilities to heart, strive to listen and learn from the many voices crying out, and do the difficult work to construct reforms that bring positive changes to our flawed society.

Charles Williams, Seattle

Note from KBJ: Donald Trump doesn't think of himself as a ruler, Charles. He's our duly elected president, and he's doing a magnificent job. Why are you so poisoned with hatred? People like you are destroying this country.

In an attempt to imprison the police officer for 40 years instead of 25, authorities in Minnesota ensure that he will get zero. They cannot prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he "caus[ed] the death of a human being with intent to effect the death of that person." Idiots!

….the possible exception of another Republican President, the late, great, Abraham Lincoln…and it’s not even close. The Democrats know this, and so does the Fake News, but they refuse to write or say it because they are inherently corrupt! See “pinned” above.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2020

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