Can the world get any more pathetic? Why is human life still so CHEAP????

Seriously, what is wrong with people these days??!!!!

YES, some will argue we were never any better. But surely, there must be a minimum standard at least in so-called developed countries right?

I was reading about the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse this morning and although the acquittal itself is not surprising to me, what has really got on my nerves this morning, is the stuff being said by elected members of the US Congress – these are politicians elected by the people, supposedly representing the people and being paid by the taxpayer!!! I do not have any issues with the verdict of a jury – right or wrong, that is the system we have and it is what it is. I have no interest in reading the background to the Rittenhouse story BUT two human beings were killed – shot dead by a guy who came from out of town to supposedly protect property from rioting looters – we must assume that the said property is more precious than human life? As it would appear that loss of human life was ok? If we look at the investment that the parents of the two that were killed have made: education, feeding, drives to baseball games etc., love & care… Is this how that investment should end?
I am not interested in whether or not Rittenhouse is guilty or not, the fact is that I am sure there were many others carrying guns that day, who chose not to use it. When will America ban the bringing of guns to gatherings? They can keep their guns and carry it around, BUT surely, there can be a law making it illegal to bring guns to any gathering where there are more than 10 people. Or something along those lines. But the main issue I have, is the fact that sitting members of congress can come out in public and congratulate Rittenhouse and offer him jobs – even if in jest – that really is reprehensible! Two Americans were shot dead. Whether or not it was in self defence and whether or not they were chasing Rittenhouse is beside the point. He shot and killed them. They are dead. Yes, a jury has decided to find him not guilty, that is fine. BUT, what is a US Congressman or Woman doing revelling in this???

Rittenhouse himself will soon find out that it is not a bed of roses being a killer – be it a legal or illegal killing – once you have taken a human life, you will bear that burden for life – regardless of a jury’s verdict. He should be at home, reflecting. Not doing TV interviews, regardless of what he is saying.

It appears American politicians have forgotten that ONCE ELECTED, they are paid from taxes of ALL Americans, not just those who voted for them or just those who agree with them. A congress man or woman represents the congress of the united states of america, not just americans they agree with or who agree with them. Donald Trump coming out to congratulate Rittenhouse is no surprise, he is also an individual who has failed to understand that when you are a president, you represent every American.

This is not even about being partisan or not, what is presently happening in America and happened between 2016 and 2020 is a disgrace to democracy and what democracy stands for. They now have a totally dysfunctional system where their elected politicians are only interested in what they need to do to win the next election and to keep those who vote for them happy. Forgetting that once elected, they should stand for all Americans!

If human life hadn’t become so cheap, Rittenhouse himself would offer to do community service and any human that takes another person’s life should reflect on it, not swan around doing TV interviews or allowing some politicians to turn him into their new emblem. Two people are dead for goodness sake!

It is beyond reprehensible that politicians would come out to start glorying in the verdict of not guilty. Even just out of respect for the dead, this should be a period of quiet reflection for America, followed by the enactment of laws that ban guns from any large gathering.

The world is in such dire straits!