Reflections on Recent Protests

Some images linger like an uncomfortable philosophy—like a masked figure triumphantly standing over a smashed vehicle, brandishing a large Mexican flag in protest of deportation efforts. This isn’t merely a political cartoon; it serves as a radical left symbol, encapsulating the chaotic moral landscape behind the protests in Los Angeles and the “Indigenous Land” movement.

As someone who teaches at a secular university, I can assure you that this isn’t as absurd as it seems. It’s just the surface of a deeper philosophical issue. Underneath that charred vehicle lies a sprawling ideological framework that has been carefully assembled over the years. Ironically, it’s funded by our tax dollars, both federal and state.

These protestors don’t genuinely want to return the land. What they seek is the comfort of moral superiority without the burden of coherent thinking.

I’d be curious to explore the minds of those who vandalize police cars or shove concrete blocks around. My hunch is that many of the masterminds have degrees in liberal arts—think gender studies or the like, or perhaps some mix of interdisciplinary theories.

Rest easy: they’re educated

Perusing various university department websites, it’s often noted that “activist” is listed as a primary career path. Concerns about what to do with a $120,000 education? Don’t worry. Some end up as ideological arsonists, educating the next generation to believe the U.S. is irredeemably flawed—Christian, unjust, and colonial—perhaps even looting capitalism’s luxury stores.

When I watched footage of the riot squad on a news channel, a clip went viral of a young woman (yes, I assumed her gender) screaming at a police officer. When asked if she understood her words, her reply was striking: “Yes, b***h, I’m in college.”

These students often lack any solid grounding in the history of land ownership or U.S. Southwest facts. They seem to overlook that Mexico held ownership for only 27 years, yet they claim it as ancestral land. If we’re being honest, Spain could also enter the discussion if we’re tracing lineages.

Remember: it’s all funded by state resources—taxpayer money. There’s little irony in it; it’s simply how it is.

A brief review of history shows that the U.S. annexed vast portions of Mexico in 1848. Interestingly, it did return part of that land, compensating Mexico $15 million for territories like what is now California, alleviating some of Mexico’s debt.

Still, these student activists don’t seem to care much for political history or living in Mexico. If they did, they would be faced with strict immigration laws and a challenging economy. Moreover, it’s hard to imagine that they’d be welcomed after burning public property in the name of “revolution.”

Capitalism under a Marxist guise

Ultimately, these protestors don’t truly aim to return land. Instead, they want the prestige of moral superiority without engaging in consistent thought processes. They desire all the modern comforts and distractions—TikTok, social media, air conditioning—all while claiming their position on “stolen land.” One might even sell possessions acquired through capitalist means, donating the proceeds to Indigenous causes, yet expect others to foot the bill.

At university events, these students engage in performative land acknowledgments, reciting declarations as if confessing their sins regarding “the territory of unknown Indigenous peoples.” However, they seldom consider genuinely relinquishing their homes for such causes. Why is that?

Because the original tribes are lost to history, often conquered by other tribes, and that cycle of conquest has been a part of human history for ages. What’s different now is the selective outrage surrounding it.

The real issue here is that modern activism struggles to define justice. This lack of a standard is what renders so much of the dialogue taught in gender studies and similar fields meaningless. It raises important questions: If the land was stolen, who took it? And from whom? Which courts have the authority to decide such matters?

Even if we could address those initial questions, the concept of jurisdiction doesn’t fit neatly within their belief systems. If we’re to go down the “we were here first” path, we could go back quite far.

This is a Godless pursuit of justice, and as much as they might protest, it’s ultimately mob rule fueled by frustration. They’re often labeled as Marxists—not due to an academic reading of ‘Das Kapital,’ but because they seek a framework for their anger and a source of power without accountability. In Marx, they find useful justifications for dismantling everything that has come before, particularly targeting Christian values.

Their disappointments manifest as anger directed at a symbol: the U.S. There’s no sense of personal responsibility here—just raw fury at the system.

A final judgment awaits

For those who hold that God is the ultimate judge, the phrase “judgment lies among us” carries weight. It implies that real moral order transcends human manipulation; true justice is fundamental, eternal, and unavoidable, even if it’s not visible within civil systems today.

In the end, Marxist rhetoric cannot tap into this depth. They reside in a realm devoid of intrinsic purpose or satisfaction. Both the final judgment and the moral compass await their accountability. Consequently, peace remains elusive; they must remain angry. Their outrage fuels their very existence. After one protest ends, they’re quick to fabricate another.

This cycle manifests in acts of vandalism. Their motivations? Beyond anger at perceived injustices or wanting new shoes, it seems they lack a vision for what good actually is. In the relentless quest for material justice, they’ve lost sight of their own humanity.

The cries over the stolen land ring hollow, especially when they disregard who might cast them into moral oblivion. True justice from a divine perspective calls for repentance, as needed by us all.

It’s high time to halt financing this chaos. We must strive to restore education rooted in truth. Not just any truth, but one that holds us all accountable.

Until that happens, don’t be surprised if your car gets flipped by someone with a hefty student debt and a skewed understanding of “decolonization.” And don’t be shocked if they holler “Justice!” while failing to articulate what that truly means.

After all, they did go to college.