Submitted by Jason Medley.
I would like to start by saying I do not condone violence. I do not agree with the events that occurred last week, nor do I agree with the events that occurred over the summer of 2020. This letter is not attempting to be a political statement. This letter is fueled by frustration.
Has the blatant hypocrisy by the powerful left anyone angry, frustrated, helpless? Why can some say and do whatever they want? Why was Martin Luther King being quoted when the events of the summer of 2020 happened, and the events this week are considered villainous.
Every single day we hear stories by the powerful in this country that are completely hypocritical. The BLM riots were supported, and even encouraged by members of Congress and even local City Council members in Seattle; yet the events at the Capitol building were condemned by the same people.
The message is very clear, it is okay, even encouraged, to destroy/occupy some people’s places of business or the neighborhoods that they live in, but not others.
When the capitol building was being assaulted by, “rioters” it was the end of the world. When the Seattle Police Department building, private businesses, and other federal buildings were being assaulted it was by “peaceful protesters.” The situation in Seattle and Portland was not remedied until, “protesters” showed up at, and damaged the mayor’s homes. The hypocrisy is sickening.
People need to think about what they are doing. We can only blame the powerful for the hypocrisy so much. It really comes back to us; we have voted these hypocrites into office. Educate yourself and think before you vote. Also, remember that showing your identification is required to cash a check, or get on an airplane; but is racist when you go to vote. Ah the hypocrisy!
The views expressed in this article are the writer’s own.
KM Hills says
Jason – Thank you for submitting this letter. I have had conversations which included similar tones with family, friends and co-workers.
I have viewed several political figures, even before summer 2020 started, encouraging their constituents to get in peoples faces of others that dont agree. They were told to interupt them while dining out. I believe this was the beginning of the increased intensity and as time has moved forward both sides of the isle have wratched actions up to a boiling point.
The USA will only benefit if leaders start acting like leaders to move a positive agenda forward. So far NEITHER side has stepped up to begin the process and I fear neither side will.
This pushes me further from both parties, is is time for a third party, the reaponsible middle, which needs to block the more extremes on both sides for the good of our Country.
Jason Whalen says
The Common Sense Party should prevail at some point when we are all sick enough of the extremes on both sides.
Evelyn says
I want to know: when I respond to an article, I am told, I already said that. . NOT TRUE. my first comment on this subject.
Brad says
Welcome to West China
ernest heller says
This is the most foolish series of letters i have ever read in the S.T., The attempted overthrow of our government deserves all the serious thought we can offer. You will not find it in this letter.
John Arbeeny says
Oh! You mean like the Russian collusion based coup whereby the left attempted to overthrow a duly elected President for nearly 4 years? Those members of Congress are still there. Where’s the move to impeach them for putting the Country through hell and weakening the Constitution and institutions that make our Country what it is?
Steve says
Agreed. They aren’t even in the same ballpark.
It’s pretty obvious why the right is so staunch in their ‘whataboutism’ though… it’s all they have. They have been played for total fools by trump and have no recourse left. Their party is boned.
Robert Mills says
Well said Jason.
Thank you.
Steve says
Good points Jason. Both sides should bear responsibility for their actions, it is hypocritical.
Phil coates says
Jason, spot on. I don’t understand how anyone can disagree, however, I certainly do support their right to disagree. It’s called free speech and seems to be in short supply these days.
Pat Hobbs says
Thank you, Jason, for saying what many of us have been thinking. What happened in D.C. is abhorrent, to say the least. But what went unpunished and tolerated in Seattle, Portland and other cities this last year were equally abhorrent, yet where was the outcry then. Had these activities been dealt with the way they should have been, what happened in D.C. might not have occurred. These thugs gain power and encouragement when they are being successful. And success to them means anarchy…exactly what we’re facing.
P Rose says
BIG problem when the government can overthrow the clear vote of the people, evidenced by the 2020 $30 car tabs issue.
I, for one, have lost my faith in voting.
Evelyn says
I would like to know, why the capitol building in so barricaded, when there are threats against. Why were there not barricades in Seattle when was destroyed?? an. old saying “what’s good for the goose is good for the gander.” Can’t feel any sympathy for those in power ??? in Olympia..
Steve says
The protests over the summer were in no way comparable to the coup attempt. Trump should be imprisoned and they should track down everyone who participated and make examples of them.
Norm says
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!!!!
drsmythe says
I share your pain. I also agree education is a missing key element and we have no one but ourselves to blame for electing people who are driven by ego, greed, control, or blind emotion instead of service to their fellow citizens. All to often these people only create or exacerbate problems.
Michael OBrien says
Thank you, Jason. When those who say they want to heal the divisions in our society stop exacerbating the problem by their words and actions there can be progress. Hopefully, it will happen, but only if truth and respect become important again.
MIKE DARRAH says
The “powerful” have taken a hypocratic oath, and I couldn’t agree more with how you stated this obvious. If it fits your agenda, it’s OKAY, otherwise, shame on you.