In Boulder, Colorado, a recent and shocking incident caught the nation’s attention as an immigrant from Egypt, who was in the U.S. illegally, set off a violent attack during a peaceful rally. The rally was in support of Israeli hostages, but quickly turned into chaos when Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an illegal alien, decided to turn on the heat. The horror of this man screaming phrases like “Free Palestine” and “End Zionist!” while setting Americans on fire is hard to ignore.

Now, if you thought this was something the media would jump on, think again. In their usual fashion, there was an attempt to mask this incident initially as the act of a “white male terrorist,” painting a picture that simply did not hold up once the facts came to light. The attacker, with felony charges looming over him and a hefty bond set, was not the American villain the media hurriedly tagged. He was a foreign national who repeatedly violated U.S. immigration laws, yet somehow managed to stay in the country.

This is precisely the kind of situation that critics of open borders have been warning us about. Under a system that seems more interested in maintaining ideological purity than the safety of its citizens, America has turned into a magnet for bad actors. How can a nation maintain its integrity, how can it protect its citizens, when its leaders allow—in fact, facilitate—such troubling breaches in national security? With Soliman’s actions crying out as a wake-up call, is it not high time for a review and revision of immigration policies?

As it stands, the response from local authorities hasn’t exactly been robust. Despite the clear violent and terroristic nature of the act, Boulder authorities have been hesitant, it seems, to pursue this case with the urgency it deserves. While the FBI declared it an act of terrorism, local law enforcement appears cautious to use the term, raising questions about priorities and protections under the current political climate. Shouldn’t ensuring legal compliance and safety from such threats take precedence over political correctness?

This story should serve as a rallying cry for all Americans. The wounds from Boulder, both literal and figurative, should galvanize lawmakers and citizens alike to demand real, tangible change. The security of the homeland should never take a backseat to political agendas. It’s time to rethink, recharge, and make sure scenes like Boulder don’t repeat themselves. Here’s hoping this nightmare serves as the catalyst for the change so desperately needed.