Obama's Dallas speech was a master class in deceit. By contrast President Bush's speech was solemn, moving and focused on the officers. Unlike Obama he did not deliver #BlackLivesMatter propaganda. Instead he paid tribute to the slain officers whose lives were taken by a #BlackLivesMatter supporter.
These slain officers were the best among us. Lorne Ahrens, beloved husband to Detective Katrina Ahrens and father of two. Michael Krol, caring son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. Michael Smith, U.S. Army veteran, devoted husband and father of two.
Brent Thompson, Marine Corps vet, recently married. Patrick Zamarripa, U.S. Navy Reserve combat veteran, proud father and loyal Texas Rangers fan.
With their deaths, we have lost so much. We are grief-stricken, heartbroken and forever grateful. Every officer has accepted a calling that sets them apart.
Most of us imagine if the moment called for, that we would risk our lives to protect a spouse or a child. Those wearing the uniform assume that risk for the safety of strangers. They and their families share the unspoken knowledge that each new day can bring new dangers.
But none of us were prepared, or could be prepared, for an ambush by hatred and malice. The shock of this evil still has not faded.
Evil is exactly the correct term. And this is the evil which Obama was defending.