In today’s society, where laws are meant to maintain order and justice, there appears to be a disheartening inconsistency in how they are enforced. This was on brilliant display when a morbidly obese woman decided to take a stand, or rather sit, in front of an ICE vehicle. What unfolded was a scene that could make even the most seasoned comedy writer’s imagination pale in comparison. This spectacle, however, underscores a serious issue plaguing our nation: selective law enforcement.
What serves as an admirable display of stamina given her apparent lack of agility, the woman quickly turns the scene into a festival of drama and defiance. Alas, what should have been a clear-cut case of obstruction of justice and a subsequent arrest becomes instead a tape-to-tape demonstration of weak-kneed administration. Rather than a straightforward removal and arrest, we are treated, as viewers, to her repeatedly crying out that she is being “assaulted,” as though the concept of law enforcement is a personal affront.
The Department of Justice has every tool at its disposal to crack down on these blatant disruptions, and yet they seem more content to let these public circus acts play out. This discrepancy only fosters a culture where individuals feel emboldened to physically block federal officers and federal vehicles, daring the legal system to act. The rule of law should not flex under the weight of political correctness.
One cannot help but question the strategy—to merely stand guard and occasionally perform an arrest rather than taking decisive action. Allowing federal officers to be pushed around and threatened while refraining from reinforcing their authority only emboldens the disruptors. In fact, it sets a dangerous precedent where anyone with a grievance can act with impunity, secure in the knowledge that the worst they can expect is a gentle request to step aside.
In essence, if the current administration aspires to maintain any semblance of order, it’s time to set aside the kid gloves. Consequences must be consistent and swift. Law enforcement must be able to enforce laws without fear of political repercussions or becoming the next target of misdirected social justice campaigns. Otherwise, the scene of a woman gaining her “first cardio workout” at the expense of justice is bound to repeat itself, leaving the public to wonder, each time, “Where has our rule of law gone?”
