Staff Reports
In a tale that’s become depressingly familiar, America finds itself yet again confronting the uncomfortable reality of mob violence in its cities. This time, the spotlight is on Cincinnati, where a brutal attack unfolded last weekend, leaving two people hospitalized. The incident involved a vicious assault by a group, predominantly African-American, on white victims. Predictably, this story was initially swept under the rug by the major media outlets. It was only after the videos went viral, fueled by public outrage, that the incident received the attention it warranted.
The attack featured a mob violently beating a man and leaving a woman named Holly unconscious, amongst other casualties. Despite the disturbing footage, Cincinnati’s city leadership showed a remarkable lack of urgency. The mayor was conveniently out of town on vacation, perhaps practicing the age-old political art of avoidance. The city council president, meanwhile, added fuel to the fire by implying on social media that the victims brought the assault upon themselves. It’s a curious world we live in when such inflammatory comments are given a free pass.
The suspects in the attack aren’t misguided teenagers making poor choices; they’re adults who should know better. Germaine Matthews, 39, and Montiana Merryweather, 34, are hardly youthful miscreants. The claim that Merryweather is an honor roll student with five kids comes off as rather comical when juxtaposed with the nature of the crime. Let’s indulge in a little reality check: age and academic prowess don’t absolve someone from being held accountable for barbaric behavior.
And let’s not forget, this isn’t an isolated incident. Similar attacks have plagued cities like Los Angeles, where mobs of teens have taken to street violence, and South Carolina, where a teenager was mercilessly beaten. The pervasive attitude of filming rather than intervening only amplifies this troubling trend. Whatever happened to stepping in and doing the right thing? One can only speculate that the aftermath of the nationwide protests in recent years has numbed people to such events.
There’s a simple truth that seems evasive to the politically correct crowd: no form of racism or violence is excusable. The country’s leaders need to stop pandering to the whims of the vocal minority and start prioritizing the safety of all citizens, regardless of race. Parents must instill discipline in their children, and public officials need to enforce laws and maintain order. It’s time for America to wake up and realize that the law applies to everyone, and justice should be blind to color.
