In a world where common sense seems as rare as a unicorn sighting, the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the integrity of our nation’s borders is a breath of fresh, albeit overdue, air. The case in question revolves around an undocumented individual from El Salvador with ties to the notorious MS-13 gang, a group whose résumé includes violence and terror. Despite some in the media acting like this was a tragic deportation of an innocent wanderer, let’s get real – being an illegal alien with gang affiliations does not exactly earn you a “Welcome Back” banner at the airport.

For too long, some folks have been whining about the enforcement of immigration laws as though borders were invented last Tuesday. Yet, remarkably, nations have been demarcating boundaries since the dawn of civilization. Trying to explain this to certain media channels is akin to convincing a chicken to hatch a duck – a frustrating exercise in futility. The truth is, if someone has blatantly disregarded our immigration laws and posed a threat to society, then it’s essentially a no-brainer that they bid the U.S. adieu.

Meanwhile, enforcement actions under previous administrations have been meticulously consistent when it comes to dealing with such criminal elements. When two different courts identify an individual as a gang member with illegal status, it’s not some xenophobic fantasy; it’s reality calling. Contrary to what some might have you believe, our immigration system isn’t a free-for-all buffet – there are rules, and quite honestly, not respecting them has consequences.

This complete reliance on the United States for national security by some of our so-called allies, like the European Union, is equally baffling. Let’s talk fairness. They enjoy hefty profits from exports to the U.S. while drowning American exports in tariffs that would make a math textbook cringe. What’s even more amusing is that they act surprised when anyone suggests leveling the playing field. Imagine if your neighbor borrowed your lawnmower, kept it indefinitely, and then criticized you for asking it back – absurd, right? Welcome to international trade.

In the economic arena, there’s been a clamor over President Trump’s trade strategies which might actually bring manufacturing back to the homeland. Critics resort to eye-roll-inducing arguments, claiming such a goal is a “pipe dream.” Heaven forbid a nation would want to bolster domestic production capabilities! And let’s not forget the delightful spectacle of seeing some pundits raise alarms about the potential of slightly higher prices as an excuse to abandon self-sufficiency. Here’s the kicker: those same folks tend to overlook the sizeable benefits of a robust, independent American manufacturing sector.

All in all, it appears the hysteria peddled by some in today’s media is an unwelcome hangover from years of complacency and avoidance of reality. Whether it’s safeguarding borders or rethinking economic strategies, the U.S. is slowly, grudly, but surely getting its act together. This is no time for posturing or clinging to outdated policies that do more harm than good. Just maybe, the country is finally beginning to understand the power of rational and firm leadership.