Morally Wrong
By This article makes an important point. I’ll put it in my own words:
The Trump administration is doing a great many things that are morally wrong. We should say so plainly and not get tangled up in legalities.
Killing random people on boats in the Caribbean? Morally wrong.
Kidnaping people who have been part of their community for years? Morally wrong.
Hiring the dregs of society for the kidnaping force? Morally wrong.
Eliminating foreign aid that saves lives? Morally wrong.
Rearranging the nation’s finances to suit Donald Trump? Morally wrong.
Destroying diversity, equity, and inclusion across the government? Morally wrong.
Arbitrary firing of high ranking military officers? Morally wrong.
Destroying the People’s House without getting approval? Morally wrong.
Letting kids starve so that billionaires can have tax cuts? Morally wrong.
Declaring that only two sexes will be allowed? Morally wrong.
Constant lying? Morally wrong.
Demonization of the opposition? Morally wrong.
All of these activities, and there may be more, can be criticized on the basis of practical effect or legality as well.
It’s easy to get wrapped up in legality, and appropriate for some conversations. But focusing on the moral depravity of the Trump adminstration tells us and others that our revulsion is not unjustified. That focus helps us to throw off the gaslighting of J.D. Vance and Karoline Leavitt.
Morally wrong. Don’t be afraid to say it.