We are angry at current state of America

We are angry.

We are angry because government officials have shot an American without justification.

We are angry because Americans of color have been profiled.

We are angry because we fear that what has been happening in Minnesota may spread to Maryland.

We are angry because some children are too scared to go to school and some adults fear leaving their homes.

We are angry because officials have told us that what we see in videos is not what happened, which also makes us less likely to believe what they say when there is no video evidence.

We are angry because the rule of law no longer matters to some government officials.

We are angry because Americans are being punished for what should be protected speech.

We are angry because creating fear seems itself to be a goal.

We are angry because we fear that people will stop speaking out.

We are angry because federal agents have been inadequately trained.

We are angry because American citizens have been seized and held without justification in immigration sweeps.

We are angry because we fear that the military will be sent to American cities.

We are angry because Americans are being taught that the truth does not matter.

We are angry because the federal government is at war with disfavored Americans.

We are angry because we fear people will give up fighting for what makes our country special.

We are angry because the America we love and are proud to be part of is no more.

We are angry because our elected leaders are attempting to change the constitutional republic we love to something we do not recognize while others enable them through silence.

We are angry.

Editorial Advisory Board Members Arthur F. Fergenson and Debra G. Schubert did not participate in this opinion.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

James B. Astrachan, Chair

James K. Archibald

Gary E. Bair

Arthur F. Fergenson

Nancy Forster

Susan Francis

Julie C. Janofsky

Ericka N. King

George Liebmann

George Nilson

Steven I. Platt

Angela W. Russell

Debra G. Schubert

Jeff Sovern

H. Mark Stichel

The Daily Record Editorial Advisory Board is composed of members of the legal profession who serve voluntarily and are independent of The Daily Record. Through their ongoing exchange of views, members of the board attempt to develop consensus on issues of importance to the bench, bar and public. When their minds meet, unsigned opinions will result. When they differ, or if a conflict exists, majority views and the names of members who do not participate will appear. Members of the community are invited to contribute letters to the editor and/or columns about opinions expressed by the Editorial Advisory Board.