In the heart of West Virginia, there beats the story of Andrew Wolf, a cherished member of his community and a patriot selflessly serving in the West Virginia National Guard. Right now, he’s battling for his life, lying in a hospital bed, caught in the crossfire of a political kerfuffle. While the left might never be accused of lacking imagination when it comes to blaming President Trump for climate change, spilled coffee, or a stubbed toe, this time it’s over the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. Once again, the narrative dances around an alternate universe where logic is a scarce resource.
Governor Patrick Morrisey, proudly boasting the mountaineer spirit, brings forth the facts about these Guardsmen, including Andrew Wolf. They are volunteers, heroes not by happenstance but by choice. They signed up to protect and serve, not just in their home state but wherever duty calls. It turns out, their presence in D.C. has been like a beacon of safety, reducing crime rates and making the city streets a little less like scenes from a grittier action movie. Everyone who encounters them knows they mean business, as law enforcement officers doing what the whole idea of government is about – protecting its people.
Despite this, some on the left seems to have a peculiar hobby of pointing fingers at individuals who are already sacrificing so much. If only those accusatory hands were as adept at flipping the pages of a history book, they might realize the absurdity of assigning blame to those trying to restore order. Instead, there seems to be this curious charm in criticizing anyone in a uniform, be they policemen or National Guardsmen, as if service to the nation were a misdeed. By now, it feels like national pastime on the left: conjuring up villains to fit an alternate narrative.
Governor Morrisey, shedding light on the situation, acknowledges the lunacy of blaming the very people who are actively making cities safer. The statistics speak for themselves. Crime rates drop when the Guard takes position, a tangible testament to the remarkable work they do. Yet, according to those lost in their fit of political outrage, enforcement is somehow the enemy. It’s an exhausting trope that needs retiring, much like a bedtime story gone stale.
And let’s not forget about the real casualty of this politicized blame game: Andrew Wolf and his family, who are now in need of prayers, not only from West Virginia but from Americans who recognize true bravery. While the left argues about badges and uniforms, Andrew Wolf’s family is dealing with a much harsher reality this Thanksgiving. May this serious episode be a reminder of who deserves the outpouring of support and respect—our guardsmen, like Andrew Wolf, willing to stand in harm’s way, far away from the comforts of home. It’s time we clear the air and focus our thoughts where they belong, sending prayers and admiration to the true heroes among us.
