Children were once seen as an important population to protect but as I get older I find that their needs are often swept under the carpet because the adults have something they want. When the intent to damage a child for religious reasons is clear and stated publicly, we have a different kind of bad behavior going on. The failure step up to hate is a pretty good indication that others have come to accept that children are practical tools in adult games.
If one were to dig deep enough they would also find that there are other places and times other children have been used as tools in what appears to be a narcissists need to "win at all costs". When this group has a history of using children (not to mention other intimidation tactics employed against people in the community at various times, places, and points in history) to win arguments.....we have more than poor judgement going on.
The struggle to find accountability for alleged crimes has been a long road and it was a path I avoided for a some time (I just kept hoping for a different outcome). The problem I think is one of association. No one wants to hold their friends accountable. Yet addressing these issues through the legal structure earlier might have prevented a number of other problems from morphing into something that could have been avoided.
Part of me is in shock that psychopathology type behavior can be acceptable in our society if its turned into Us vs. Them mentality. Its as though most people have no inner compass and almost no ability to step outside their social circles for a bigger principle or cause. We so desperately want to be liked by others that we will do anything for crumbs of approval (Does it really change no matter what your social position?).
There are choices and options when dealing with issues of race, identity, and alleged criminal behavior. Each time we let such behavior pass we are making a statement about our values and prompt others to accept that statement as true (of course most don't put the time or effort into becoming knowledgeable on the topic.). At this moment in history we are dealing with a crisis of confidence; it could be restored with the application of universal justice.
Michigan has an opportunity to stand up against hate and against poor behaviors before they become bigger issues that impact society. This isn't only about devaluing human life, it isn't about who looks the best in the social mirror (Looking Glass Self Theory), its also about a basic core value system that all Americans can agree upon. Laws should adjust to ensure people get mental health help when they take a more destructive turn.
Its one of those things that as a parent, you have to create protective boundaries for your kids. Failing to value all life and failing to ensure laws align with basic moral conscious has real consequences. We see the consequences of these poor choices playing out all over the country. Universalizing justice around core shared values and virtues can go a long way in restoring trust in the system through proper legal applications.
I'm a believer that most police do what is right and in some cases stepped up to the plate in a meaningful way that further defines their integrity and commitment to justice. There are others however who took the opposite route and anchored back to inappropriate preconceptions. That becomes increasingly more likely if there are close associations and one can "spin" a story to create misinterpretations for self gain (That target will likely be there for a long time.).
Assuming that everyone in society wants a strong justice system with the best and brightest minds (police, prosecutors, judges, etc..) in the country working in public service then we must maintain the integrity of the profession at all times. Promote those who do the right thing, train those who make mistakes, and remove those who embrace intentional injustices. Seems simple to me but I'm not always right and am open to the possibilities I'm wrong. Let's see what our politicians come up with?
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