BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE
Some people on the planet obviously hate President Donald Trump. Anyone connected to the 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 terrorism causes.
Our Secret Service, FBI and others involved in protecting him are obviously aware that he is in constant danger. Let us all please pray for his safety and for there to be no complacency in protecting him.
The news media are always reporting his location. I do not 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 do not 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 its people. Who knows how long and what this 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 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.
Terrorist extremism can raise its ugly head in any place at any time. Crazy people do crazy things, and many seem happy 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 was not any end in sight.
My prayer is that the attack will end and this will soon be over. However, I doubt that the evil will be completely destroyed. We have to realize that, in some way or form, there will be blowback. Therefore, be alert, practice safety and try to help and look out for each other. The world does not have to be a bad place. We cannot give up. Keep treating each other respectfully and kindly and stay alert to evil.
Dr. Glenn Mollette is read in all 50 states. He is also the author of numerous books and can be heard each weekday morning on XM Radio 131.
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