I find it interesting that the administration is so disconnected with the truth that they will stick with a story that is so blatantly false. They seem to be going with the idea that if you tell a lie often enough people will believe it. Don’t let them get away with it. Keep telling the truth.

It has been some time since I wrote anything. It was not that there was nothing to write about. The number of significant and urgent items was almost overwhelming. It was like drinking from a fire hose. I must confess that it has been difficult to focus.

The events of recent days in Minneapolis have torn me out of my state of paralysis. It was the murders by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and/or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that stirred me into action. These murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti were simply more than I could bear. What has become of our country?

If one takes the time to analyze much of what Trump says, you will discover that much of his comments are hate filled. He spends a lot of his time playing to the darker side of human nature. 

The first thing to always keep in mind is that you cannot fight hate with hate. That will simply drag us all down. As angry as these murders make us, we must resist the urge to become violent. As Martin Luther King, Jr., said and I quote, “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”

So, protest but do it peacefully. Be of good courage but remember you don’t have to do it alone. Join with groups of like-minded individuals and protest together. Speak truth to power. One thing the Trump administration is built on are lies. We must combat the lies by showering the country with the truth. We must spread the truth even if it is painful sometimes. Of course, be careful and check your facts.

I find it interesting that the administration is so disconnected with the truth that they will stick with a story that is so blatantly false. They seem to be going with the idea that if you tell a lie often enough people will believe it. Don’t let them get away with it. Keep telling the truth.

Be political. I know that politics has come to be a bad word, but it doesn’t have to be. There are good politicians and bad politicians. Politics is simply the art of getting things done in the public sphere. Practice politics in a good and positive way. To quote the late Congressman John Lewis, “We should get into good trouble.”

Not everyone needs to do the same thing. We are all different. There are many options. You can write or call your elected officials. That activity has more power than you might think. Work with your local party. Knock on doors, make phone calls, or if you feel so called run for office. Discuss the issues with friends, family, and neighbors

I know that this is not a complete list of things to do, but it might give you a starting place. Go forth in love and spread the truth.