Staff Reports
In the latest episode of “As the Border Turns,” we have a laughable situation where chaos seems to be the order of the day in Los Angeles. It appears that the City of Angels has become a playground for what seems like “International Flag Day,” at least judging by all those foreign flags being waved around. The absence of American flags just adds another layer of irony to the unfolding theatrics.
With a scene straight out of a disaster movie, mobs of people have stormed federal buildings, leaving nothing but disorder in their wake. The unfortunate folks tasked with keeping the peace are having a pretty tough time, as rocks fly and insults abound. Meanwhile, all attempts at enforcing law and order seem to be as effective as trying to stop a hurricane with an umbrella.
And while LA’s leadership assures everyone that everything is under control, the chaos-filled streets tell a different story. It’s almost comedic, in a dark way, to see someone calmly insisting everything is fine while pandemonium reigns right behind them. Watching all this, one might think they’re witnessing an exercise in how NOT to manage public disorder.
Now, across different parts of the country, in the sunny state of Florida, they have a refreshingly different take on handling such chaos. Down there, not only do they promise strict enforcement of the law, but they also have no qualms about ensuring folks feel the weight of their actions justly and swiftly. A rather bulletproof countermeasure that might just explain why there’s a bit more order in those parts.
Clearly, it’s time to give LA a little “tough love.” With suggestions of moving major events like the Olympics and World Cup out of LA and maybe relocating them to a place where enforcement is more, shall we say, robust, it’s evident that many are growing weary of the West Coast’s brand of crisis management. Perhaps a fresh set of policies that prioritize actual enforcement over just feeling nice might be the ticket to turning the tide. Until then, the carnival of chaos continues, a spectacle both baffling and bizarre, in the once-great city of Los Angeles.
