Defending Our Precious Freedom: A War Worth Engaging In

At this moment in my new apartment, words seem inadequate, yet they are all I possess. As I follow the news, I sense a surge of disquiet regarding America’s future, politically and socially.Could this be an emergence of fascism? I express this hesitantly, given my lack of firsthand experience with its oppressive reality. Reflecting on the increasingly alarming presidency of Donald Trump, I write freely, unencumbered by the scrutiny of my views or fears. Outrage fuels my words as the misguided “supreme leader” identifies our adversaries. Can't someone silence this nonsense?Each news cycle presents another Trump misstep, underscoring my fragile sense of freedom—vulnerable as it is shared. America is a nation dominated by fear, where authority favors military might over understanding. A recent NBC News piece reported on a meeting led by Pete Hegseth, urging military leaders to prioritize lethality over “wokeness.” Trump reinforced this stance, boasting about military interventions. This is a troubling path marked by authoritarianism directing its gaze inward. Robert Koehler is a Chicago-based journalist and editor, syndicating his work through PeaceVoice.