In a recent opinion piece for the Western Journal, the author critiques The New York Times' portrayal of President Donald Trump's proposal to deploy the National Guard to certain Democrat-led cities.
The Times' headline, "Democrats Criticize Trumps Push for National Guard in More Cities," suggests that local leaders believe they have crime under control. However, the author argues that crime in cities like Chicago, New York, and Baltimore is far from being managed effectively.
The piece highlights a tragic incident in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was fatally stabbed at a light rail station. The suspect, Decarlos Brown, has a history of arrests dating back to 2011, with many charges, including felony larceny and robbery, being dropped.
This raises questions about the effectiveness of the local justice system, particularly in a city where the majority of the City Council members are Democrats.
During a City Council meeting, concerns about crime on the light rail system were raised. Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera, a Democrat, emphasized the need for immediate action to ensure public safety. Republican Councilman Edwin Peacock echoed these concerns, noting that unsafe public transport systems lead to a decline in ridership and public confidence.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg's crime statistics are alarming, with a crime rate of 4438.5 per 100,000, surpassing even Chicago's rate. The violent crime rate is notably higher than that of Los Angeles.
This data underscores the argument for deploying the National Guard to assist in curbing crime in major cities.
The author questions the reliability of Democrat leaders who claim to have crime under control, especially in light of the public's outrage over Zarutska's murder. The family of the victim, who had fled Ukraine seeking safety, expressed their grief on a GoFundMe page, stating, "Tragically, her life was cut short far too soon."
The piece concludes by suggesting that Trump's initiative to send the National Guard to more cities is not an overreach but a necessary response to escalating crime rates. The author implies that media criticism would likely follow any such deployment, particularly in response to the murder of an innocent Ukrainian refugee.
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