Compassion leaves you vulnerable.
Civil War leaves you vulnerable.
Freedom leaves you vulnerable.
Terror leaves you vulnerable.
Trust leaves you vulnerable.
Fear leaves you vulnerable
When I read how poor billionaire Governor Bill Haslam joined ranks with terrified Republican Governors, politicians, and other frightened Americans to slam the door on refugees,I mourned a little for the loss of courage and the rise of cowardice.
Had these Governor's sincerely wanted to insure the security of our nation and our states, they could and should have engaged in detailed discussions with the federal officials involved. But they sought first the news cameras. Fanning fear, claiming prudence, it was a carefully staged PR attack on the Obama administration, a political attack in an election cycle.
Worse, they announced to everyone around the world one clear fact - They are very scared.
They did not all stand up to cry Never Again or Don't Tread On Me. They've slammed shut the windows and will hide inside. Unified in their stand that opposing the Obama administration is more important than life or liberty or the pursuit of happiness.
Cowardice is a loaded word for these folks,I know. But the abandonment of the values of courage leaves only cowardice.