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There’s a tweet making rounds that states, “There are two ways out of this situation. One is that billions of people die, oceans of blood flow, and continents turn to dust. The other is that we get a little mean and say no to women sometimes.” This seems to be from a popular anonymous X user, known for their satirical commentary, who also manages a Substack. The original message has since been deleted, but its exaggerated tone draws attention to something significant. Before I get too sidetracked, I have to admit I’ve been pretty bad at spotting the obvious lately. I mean, Joe Biden’s decline was obvious, yet that continued to be debated.
Take a recent women’s powerlifting event, where an unusually large competitor stood at the podium. The discussions around trends like these seem endless. Faculty at the University of Michigan overwhelmingly voted to endorse “gender-affirming care” as “life-saving,” despite evidence to the contrary. Moreover, a third undocumented immigrant with a commercial driver’s license was involved in a tragic crash in California, killing a young couple returning from their wedding.
In Minneapolis, a Somali man was arrested for a third instance of rape. Local news noted that Mohamed, having been sentenced for two previous accusations, never served jail time. In yet another case, a Somali man allegedly kidnapped and raped a 12-year-old girl at gunpoint. Interestingly, a local mosque tied the issue of crime to a fight against “assimilation.” The question arises, in what cultures is this kind of behavior deemed okay? Unfortunately, the answer is disconcerting—it’s ours.
Today, it seems acceptable in our society to commit heinous acts without repercussions, like attacking a woman on the subway. In Minnesota, some people are freely stealing from taxpayers, living without cost in subsidized housing. It feels wrong, yet there’s a passive acceptance, as if not stopping such behavior makes it tolerated. Why haven’t local leaders like Governor Tim Walz done more to tackle the theft of taxpayer money and the rapid changes in our communities?
I remember reading about a Somali organization threatening to label the Minnesota government “racist,” but that was the extent of it. It seems like local leaders enjoy the status quo, perhaps because it’s easier to go along with the flow rather than resist. This brings us back to that statement about saying no to women sometimes. I’ve discussed before how “toxic empathy” can influence policies. It often begins with people feeling sorry for others, leading to extreme measures of compassion that ignore the potential for abuse.
The push to validate children’s experiences, like gender dysphoria, can become overwhelming. Social agendas prompt parents to expose their kids to adult themes and ideas, all in the name of inclusivity. Yet, it seems misplaced when some voices within communities seem to favor conformity over rational discussion.
Take the shift happening in education, which has reached even prestigious institutions. What will put an end to this troubling trajectory? Events in England might offer some insight. We could face chaos or, perhaps, see someone eventually draw the line. I truly hope we can avoid the former, as unchecked issues can spiral down an unimaginable path. Let’s hope that enough voices rise to say no before it’s too late.
In what I’m reading, Mary Luke offers a compelling take on the left and their narratives, questioning how so many unverified Afghan refugees made it to the U.S. Meanwhile, Andy Biggs seems unfazed by Maxwell Frost’s ongoing commentary about him.
