Th White House has always been known as The People’s House – occupied temporarily by individuals we’ve chosen to represent us all as a people.
Here’s a picture of The People’s House shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor – a time when this country was facing a true existential crisis. When Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr., suggested to President Roosevelt that he might need additional security, he dismissed the concern, based partly on the belief that it would paint a picture of democracy under siege.
Here’s a picture of The People’s House this week – in the wake of largely peaceful protests – new fencing installed – supplemented by a heavily armed police presence – meant ostensibly to protect the current occupant from a perceived threat posed by peaceful protesters – citizens exercising their inalienable rights under the 1st Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Take a moment to consider the words of the 1st Amendment – “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances – and consider what this fence says about both the character and actions of the current occupant.
I found it truly fascinating what Trump had to say to explain his presence in the bunkers during those protests at the White House… Never stops to think of it all as a game!
Great to hear from you and thanks for the comment – I had a different word in mind to describe that particular statement. Cheers