'Another Democrat coup' by Vincent

My question to the left is simple, when will enough be enough?  How many of our brave federal officers must be injured or killed before you cease with the violent inflammatory rhetoric?  Assaults on ICE and other federal officers are up over 1100% over the past year and climbing.  These are not merely random acts of violence; they are a grotesque and coordinated effort by radical leftists, progressive Democrat elected leaders, and an unethical mainstream media.  All acting in concert with one goal in mind; disrupt and destroy civility in Trumps America. 
 
The blame falls squarely on the shoulders of those that perpetrate these incendiary narratives and refuse to accept responsibility for their words and actions.  It’s essential we call these bad actors out for placing those dedicated to protecting the community and placing them in mortal danger.  The left’s conduct is tantamount to a call to arms against the very institution meant to ensure the sovereignty of the United States.
 
We can no longer allow the irresponsible actions of the radical left to endanger the lives of those dedicated to protecting and serving the American people.  Sanctuary city politicians, the Soro’s funded anarchists, and the mainstream media are directly responsible for this abhorrent conduct.  These players have created an atmosphere where law enforcement is openly vilified, leading to tragic consequences that often put the lives of our brave officers and their families at risk.
 
Progressive elected leaders play the most significant role in this dangerous game.  They have mastered the art of media manipulation, using the talking heads to rally support for subversive acts, while casting officers as antagonists; as they weaponize public opinion against them.  For months they have compared ICE agents to “Nazi’s,” “the Gestapo,” and “slave patrols,” while the useful idiot media continues to parrot the seditious narrative on the nightly news. 
 
These mutinous activists claim to care about justice and equality, yet their actions produce nothing but more chaos and unrest.  The press has been transformed into a propaganda machine for the radical left.  Instead of objective reporting, we see a barrage of biased narratives painting ICE officers as the villains; the “Maryland dad” story is a perfect example.  Every headline that screams “families torn apart,” serves to incite outrage and mobilize angry mobs.
 
The effect of this collective vitriol is clear; our law enforcement officers are being placed in harm’s way by the very people who should be safeguarding them.  The statistics speak volumes, with threats to ICE agents up over 8000%.  These threats correlate directly with the rise of the Democrat anti-police movement; prioritizing ideological agendas over the safety of those who protect us.
 
It's difficult to comprehend the moral compass of those conducting themselves in this manner.  They understand quite clearly that vilifying law enforcement encourages violence.  They’ve told people enough times that the police are the enemy, so no one is shocked when unstable individuals take that to heart and act out.  Sanctuary cities are ground zero for breeding the unstable criminal activist.  By openly defying federal immigration laws, they encourage a culture of lawlessness.  This explains why these cities have devolved into communal chaos. 
 
Cities like Seattle, Chicago and New York serve as havens for illegal activity, while their leaders turn a blind eye to the ramifications of sanctuary policies.  It’s their policies that embolden criminals and send a clear message that law enforcement is not welcome.  The blatant rejection of federal authorities undermines the very fabric of our legal system and puts all officers at perilous risk; and effectively ties their hands behind their backs.       
 
The left’s creation of a hostile landscape for law enforcement can’t be overlooked anymore.  By fanning the flames of division against the public guardians, they’ve created an increased risk to the health and welfare of those who protect and serve.  “Defunding the police” was simply a starting point for the radical left which seems hell bent on undermining civility in every American community.     

Editorial comments expressed in this column are the sole opinion of the writer.