From gubernatorial hopeful Ted Dabrowski::
Mob rule, Pritzker’s silence
| Luck alone saved us from loss of life on Saturday. Gunfire during the fight between protesters and ICE sounded yet another frightening warning of the consequence of reckless incitement by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson and their refusal to enforce immigration law. The suspected shooter, now in custody, is an illegal alien from Mexico who was previously convicted of aggravated, unlawful use of a weapon/vehicle, felony possession of a weapon and illegal entry. That man should not be here. Yet Pritzker hasn’t said a word condemning either the shooting or the presence of such an individual on our streets. Astonishingly, Johnson even blamed ICE for provoking the shooting. Pritzker and Johnson have gone far beyond sanctuary laws that limit local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE. Their relentless attacks on all federal immigration enforcement using the most extreme language available have poisoned the culture and tossed the rule of law to the wind, endangering protesters and law enforcement alike. Words have consequences. When public officials stoke violence, people listen — especially lawbreakers. It’s therefore no surprise that Latin Kings street gang leaders have now issued a “shoot-on-sight” order targeting immigration personnel. That, too, has been met with silence from Pritzker and Johnson. Only reliance on the rule of law will eliminate the need for aggressive action by ICE. Only enforcement of the rule of federal immigration law will undo the calamity that resulted from an open border. Pritzker, Johnson and their allies must pledge all efforts to restore the rule of law and reject the mob rule that they’ve effectively embraced. Without that, have no doubt that our luck will run out in a worsening spiral of chaos and bloodshed. But don’t hold your breath waiting for Pritzker and Johnson to restore law and order. As your governor, I will work with federal authorities to remove criminal illegal migrants from our streets. I will fight to rid Illinois of its sanctuary status. And I will reverse the vile, toxic rhetoric coming from the governor’s mouth; language that has fomented violence on Chicago’s streets. |
