In an era where it seems like every action taken by leadership is questioned to the heavens and back, President Trump is stepping up once again to protect the nation in his usual uncompromising style. In response to a horrific terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, Trump signed an executive order that restricts travel from almost 20 countries deemed high-risk for terrorism and visa abuse. For skeptics clutching at their “weaker” sensibilities, these are necessary moves to keep America safe, reminiscent of post-9/11 measures that aimed to tighten borders against threats, but were sadly dismantled in the name of political correctness.
The list of countries affected by the restrictions includes Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, and Yemen, among others. Notably, countries like Venezuela and Cuba face partial travel limitations. This calculated move underscores the administration’s commitment to security, sending a clear signal: if a country can’t share crucial security information or poses a threat, its citizens won’t get a round-trip ticket to the land of the free. In the event circumstances evolve, the administration promises to update the travel restrictions, because why not keep the ever-looming baddies on their toes?
Critics, including some who seemingly moonlight as historians, have compared these policies to draconian regimes of the past. Yet, the reality remains that America must reign in any who jeopardize their safety. A clear point many seem to miss is that in a post-Boulder reality, and with emerging threats, decisive action couldn’t wait for a watered-down bureaucratic dance.
The tragic events in Boulder have highlighted the failures of past administrations to uphold stringent security protocols. One may recall a now-defunct program post-9/11 that sought to track visa overstays, a sensible safety net that was disbanded to appease the sensitivities of civil rights groups. Imagine the irony if that program was still in effect, it might have flagged the Boulder suspect and his family before tragedy struck. Alas, it’s a stark reminder that hypersensitivity oftentimes sacrifices common-sense security.
Moving forward from this tragic event, Trump’s bold stance illustrates his resolve to combat threats, even as the others scoff from their lofty, misguided perches. It’s a reminder that in the quest for safety, decisiveness trumps indecision. By reducing threats abroad, the administration is tackling issues from the root, and unless the critics can provide foolproof alternatives, it might be time to agree that precautionary measures, though stringent, are a necessity in these times. So until then, let’s keep the borders tight and the nation’s safety even tighter.
