Barron Trump, the former first son, towered over other students and administrators at his South Florida high school on Friday morning as he accepted his graduate diploma, with his parents, Melania and Donald Trump, smiling while watching from the stands.

Israeli forces have successfully recovered the bodies of three hostages taken by Hamas from a tunnel in the Gaza Strip.

Congress was a Jerry Springer show for a while last night. It’s best to laugh as our country goes to Hell in a handbasket. To be fair, Jasmine Crockett has taken the female role normally played by Reps. Goldman or Schiff.  However, it was an inappropriate exchange in Congress. I’m waiting for shoes to fly […] The post Jerry Springer Show Comes to Congress appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

When college and university students — whose historical and constitutional obliviousness is matched only by their self-assured morality of outrage and entitlement — face no discipline from the adults who have abandoned education in favor of indoctrination, the barbaric antics now on display are the inevitable result.  The worst, and perhaps only, lesson these students have learned is that speech is violence if they disagree with it, and violence is speech if it serves their cause. The Marxists’ “long march through the institutions” may be a pyrrhic victory ending in the destruction of the very institutions they sought to control, if university presidents fail their students again by not enforcing sane policies and the law.  The purpose of education is to instill in the next generation the civic virtues necessary to live as free men among free men. On many university campuses today, we see the result of abandoning those fundamental precepts. Free speech is an essential component of a free society. Such a statement is as self-evident a truth as those named in our Declaration of Independence. There is no “hate speech” exception to the First Amendment, nor should there be. To revile another person, a fellow image bearer of God, for his ethnicity or religion is arguably the lowest form of human speech and indicative of a much deeper stain on the human condition. “For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” So said the central figure in the history of the world, a Jewish carpenter, in His most famous sermon. The Judeo-Christian principles so prevalent in the minds and writings of the founding generation led to the establishment of our nation not as a theocracy, but a republic. One in which our Constitution is recognized as the highest civil law of the land, empowering government to protect the God-given rights of the people.  Anti-Semitic speech, as ignorant and hateful as it is, remains protected speech. But that does not give the speakers free rein to incite violence, trespass on school property, damage or destroy university property, or physically harass and intimidate Jewish students or block them from entering campus, as we have seen at Columbia, UCLA, and elsewhere. University presidents should use their authority to distinguish between simply despicable words and clearly illegal actions — and act accordingly. Some of the most valuable lessons in life are learned the hard way, and university presidents should be teaching some of their students a hard and valuable lesson right now. The University of Chicago, and the University of Florida stand out as examples of rational leadership demonstrating the proper balance between respect for free speech and the rule of law.  There is no right to a college education in our Constitution, or in the “laws of nature and of nature’s God.” To foster an environment of learning and peaceful interaction requires discipline of those who disrupt that environment. Expulsion from the university is a necessary first step, while criminal penalties for criminal action can be left to local prosecutors. Anyone guilty of a crime while here as a guest of our nation through a student visa should lose the privilege immediately. Aristotle once said, “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Centuries later, our nation’s poet laureate, Robert Frost, would echo Aristotle when he stated, “Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or self-confidence.” Judging by this standard, many of our universities have failed to truly educate our youth. Trigger warnings, safe spaces, and speech codes have sprung up like weeds to choke out free expression and civil discourse. What we are witnessing on college campuses across our nation is the fundamental misunderstanding of the right to free speech and its accompanying duties and limits. Worse, we’re seeing that combined with indoctrination into the toxic, Marxist ideology incompatible with a free, civil society and a constitutional republic. Those who have sewn to the wind for decades are now reaping the inevitable whirlwind. Yet, even amidst this chaos, there is a teachable moment to restore ordered liberty and return to the classical liberal tradition. These principles, deeply rooted in American soil, are not dormant. If we muster the moral courage and clarity to cultivate them, our nation can renew the bloom of Western Civilization and human flourishing once again.  * * *  Lathan Watts is vice president of public affairs for Alliance Defending Freedom (@ADFLegal). The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

The topic of unidentified flying objects, or UFOs, has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. And now, after decades of secrecy and denial, the United States government has announced plans to release information regarding these mysterious sightings to the public. This groundbreaking decision has stirred up a frenzy among believers and skeptics alike, as people eagerly await the long-awaited disclosure. For years, the US government has kept a tight lid on any information pertaining to UFOs. But with the passing of a new law, a federal agency has been tasked with compiling and publicly disclosing any reports of sightings, encounters, and investigations into these otherworldly objects. This move has been hailed as a major step towards transparency and has sparked hope for a deeper understanding of the unknown. "Federal agencies have until October 20th to deliver every document, audio and video they have about UFOs to the US government for distribution to the public." Or what? They'll be sent to bed without dinner? There's no teeth. I'm sure we'll get some records, but not the ones we… https://t.co/WS82XY8FcG — Joe Murgia (@TheUfoJoe) May 17, 2024 The decision to reveal these secrets has not come without controversy. Many experts and researchers have long accused the government of withholding crucial information about UFOs, leading to conspiracy theories and speculation about a potential cover-up. Some even believe that the government has been working with extraterrestrial beings and that the truth will finally come to light. While these theories may seem far-fetched, the new law could potentially confirm or dispel them once and for all. New UFO bill introduced by Tim Burchett: The U.S. government would have 270 days to release all UFO-related documents to the public if passed. "If you got nothing to hide, release the files". "It's simple. They spend all this time telling us they don't exist, then release the… pic.twitter.com/GotXeD9OQk — Vicky Verma (@Unexplained2020) May 17, 2024 One of the main reasons for the release of this information is to shed light on the safety and security concerns surrounding UFOs. With increasing reports of unidentified objects near airports and military bases, there is a growing need for the public to be informed about any potential threats. This disclosure could also lead to a better understanding of the technology behind these objects and the potential impact on our world. But beyond the practical implications, the disclosure of UFO information also raises deeper questions about our place in the universe. Are we truly alone in this vast universe? What are these objects and where do they come from? The answers to these questions may hold profound implications for humanity and our understanding of the world around us. While the details of the information to be released are still unknown, the anticipation and excitement surrounding this announcement are palpable. For some, it could finally provide the validation they have been seeking for their own personal experiences with UFOs. For others, it could open up a whole new world of possibilities and spark a renewed interest in the unknown. The disclosure of UFO information marks a significant moment in history, as the US government takes a bold step towards transparency and the pursuit of truth. Whether it will confirm our wildest theories or leave us with more questions than answers, one thing is for sure: the truth is finally coming out. And with this new information, we may just unlock the secrets of the skies and the mysteries that lie beyond. What are YOUR thoughts? We want to hear from you! Please comment below to join the discussion. The post US Government to Reveal Secrets of the Skies: The Truth about UFO Reports Finally Exposed! appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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