Washington Governor Jay Inslee has decided to activate the National Guard ahead of Election Day. This decision comes on the heels of ballot box arsons in Vancouver, Washington, where hundreds of votes were literally set ablaze—a stark symbol of our inflamed political climate.
Governor Inslee, aligning with Homeland Security’s warnings about potential political violence, is setting a grim image for what should be a routine civic duty: voting. The exact number of National Guard members to be deployed remains undisclosed, but their mission is clear: to bolster local law enforcement and ensure the sanctity of our electoral process.
It’s increasingly clear that blue states like Washington have become epicenters of unrest and political violence. This unsettling trend highlights a disturbing pattern: liberal policies and their champions seem to breed chaos, all under the convenient cover of political expression. Oregon deploying the National Guard for election security in 2020 set a worrying precedent.
Now, it seems this extreme measure is on its way to becoming more routine than exceptional. Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon is echoing Governor Inslee’s actions, with the Oregon National Guard ready to intervene should election tensions escalate. Even Portland’s Mayor Ted Wheeler, despite hoping for calm, is ramping up police presence. It’s as if they expect their own policies to fail, preparing for violence they themselves foster through divisive rhetoric and ineffective governance.
As we approach Election Day, it’s worth reflecting on this: What does it tell us about the state of our nation when the act of voting requires protection by the National Guard? Why does it appear that the most significant unrest and violence are often in Democrat-led states and cities? These observations should weigh heavily on voters’ minds. The sight of soldiers at polling stations is more than a mere precaution; it suggests deeper issues within these areas—issues of liberal leadership and public safety.
