By George E. Emanuel
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.”
– G.K. Chesterton, 1874-1926
Chesterton’s words capture the essence of the warrior: not driven by hatred for his enemy but by a profound love for what he protects. The warrior lifts his sword not out of malice, but to safeguard what he holds dear—family, freedom, and the values that define his life. Each of us, if faced with the threat of losing what we cherish, would fight to defend it.
Even if you’ve never worn the uniform of a soldier, life may call you to be a warrior at any moment. Our world teems with dangers, and every day the news reminds us that violent crime, murder, and chaos run rampant, even in our greatest cities.
The reasons are many: poverty, broken education systems, lenient justice, drugs, gangs. Our society faces more problems than immediate solutions can address. And as crime escalates, many of our leaders respond by stripping away the power of our justice system, weakening it to the point where it barely functions.
Meanwhile, borders are left unguarded, and criminals and opportunists from other countries flood in, alongside those genuinely seeking a better life. We have seen, time and again, innocent Americans fall victim to atrocities committed by people who should not have been here in the first place. Where is the government that should be protecting its citizens?
Thomas Jefferson once said, “You elect the government you deserve.” While Jefferson was a towering figure of wisdom, I must disagree here. No one deserves a government that neglects its duty to protect its people. And dare I say, no one voted for jackals or hyenas.
For decades, a wave of misguided sentimentality has clouded our national judgment. Emotional reactions, stirred by a misinformed minority, have hijacked the common sense upon which this country was built. These individuals, feeling wronged, now seek to “take America back”—but how can they take back something that was never theirs to begin with? They have been given the opportunity to live in this great nation, but instead of gratitude, they repay it with hostility. Is this a test? If so, we are failing.
We lack the warrior mindset. Too many ignore or even scorn the warrior, the very person who, when danger strikes, rushes into the fire to save those too complacent to see the danger ahead. The warrior fights not for the thrill, but for love—love of country, of family, of values. Yet, our ranks of warriors have been diminished by complacency, arrogance, and ignorance.
What we need now is a draft—not of soldiers, but of citizens. Every single one of us has a stake in the outcome of this battle for our nation’s future. We must all engage in the fight, because the world we leave to our children depends on it.
We are in the midst of a political season that our Founders would surely be appalled by. Our leaders obligate us to wars abroad while neglecting the crises at home. How many times have we seen billions sent overseas while Americans in the wake of hurricanes are left powerless, without water, without medical care? We are told there isn’t enough money for disaster relief, yet those same funds have been funneled into supporting illegal immigration. Where is the common sense in that?
The future of our nation is at stake, and it is time for us to reclaim it. We can no longer afford to fight phantom battles, distracted by manufactured social issues, while the real threats to our country go unchecked. The leadership of this country must put America first—our security, our prosperity, our future.
We need to return to raising our children to be strong, capable adults, not indulging their every whim like spoiled dictators. We must focus on the real challenges before us, not absurd distractions like placing tampons in boys’ bathrooms or allowing children to make irreversible life decisions without parental guidance. Common sense must prevail.
You, too, are a warrior. Your stake in this fight is real, and it’s time to embrace the warrior mindset. Stand firm on the ground you hold, and be ready to fight for everything you love. The time for complacency is over. Rise up, take responsibility, and fight for your nation’s future. If you’re not prepared to fight, then get out of the way for those of us who are.
This is our battle, and the stakes could not be higher. It’s time to choose to stand with us, or step aside, and shut up!.