Is Balkanization Inevitable?

May 6, 2021 By John Green 

 

Despite its flaws, the United States is the greatest country the world has ever known. We don’t need fences to keep people in America and there are no flotillas of refugees escaping to Cuba.  Its greatness stems from its foundation of freedom and liberty for everyone.   

But in recent years we’re seeing the convergence of some very dangerous societal trends which threaten America.  Intersectionality is encouraging divisiveness.  The rule of law is transforming into mob rule.  Finally, a growing grievance industry is pitting citizen against citizen.

Throughout much of human history, people have organized into tribes.  Tribal membership provided a means of survival against predatory animals, natural calamity, and aggressive rival tribes.  As a means of personal survival, it worked.  However, tribal societies became unnecessary once law and order were codified into civilized society.

Once rules of behavior were defined, and the infrastructure for enforcement was established, individuals no longer needed the protection of the tribe -- they were protected by the rule of law.  In America, the rule of law ensures fair treatment, and law enforcement provides protection from threats.  With that, tribal identities dissolved and America proudly became the great melting pot.  Our national identity emerged.  Citizenship in America became our shared identity. Tribal membership became a relic of the past -- and that was a good thing............

The Derek Chauvin trial was a graphic illustration how “due process” is being corrupted.  Defense witnesses were intimidated by mobs. Jurors needed National Guard protection to enter the courthouse each day.  Yet the judge refused to sequester the jury or grant a change of venue.   Even the jury pool was tainted.  One juror was photographed wearing a BLM “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” t-shirt eight months before his selection for the jury!  Is this what the Constitution means by “a jury of peers”?..............To Read More....

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