Submission by Dr. Glenn Mollette
President Donald Trump is obviously hated by some people on the planet. Anyone connected to Ayatollah Khamenei most likely hates him. Anyone connected to Iranian terrorism hates him. Sadly, many American Democrats hate him. There have already been attempts to kill him, and I fear there will be more from those connected to Iranian terrorist causes. Our Secret Service, FBI, and others involved in protecting him are obviously aware that he is in constant danger. Let’s all please pray for his safety and for there to be no complacency in protecting him.
The news media is always reporting where he is located. I don’t think that is wise. Whether he is in Mar-a-Lago, DC, or New York City, is it really important that we all know? I don’t see how detailing his every location bodes well for his security. I am just a lowly voting citizen, and what do I know? Not much, but I do believe these are perilous times, as hostility from Iranian regime sympathizers is surely beyond the boiling point.
We hope and pray that Iran can become a country run by the people of that nation. Who knows how long this will take or what it will involve. We were in Iraq and Afghanistan for a very long time. Can we really point to those countries and boast of success? Both countries are still a mess, and we lost thousands of lives and spent trillions of dollars.
I do hope that President Trump is successful and that the Iranian people can take back their country. This would be good for them and for the world.
In the meantime, while you are praying for the safety of our President, look over your own shoulder. All of us are vulnerable. The TSA needs our utmost support emotionally and financially. Surely by the time you read this, Congress will have restored their pay. We are all vulnerable, whether flying or being in any public place where people gather. Schools and churches are extremely vulnerable. Please increase your attention to security.
Terrorism and extremism can raise their ugly heads any place at any time. Crazy people do crazy things, and many seem to be willing to sacrifice their own lives to further their causes.
I don’t like war or people being killed. However, Iran has been a constant supporter of terrorism. Khamenei has been the central figure and leader in the world of terror for about 37 years. That was far too long, and there wasn’t any end in sight.
My prayer is that the attacks will end and that this will soon be over. However, I doubt that the evil will be totally destroyed and eliminated. We have to realize that in some way and some form there will be blowback. Therefore, be alert, practice safety, and try to help and look out for each other. The world doesn’t have to be a bad place. We can’t give up. Keep treating each other respectfully and kindly, and stay alert to evil.
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