en en en en en en en ru en en en en en en en en ru en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en en
Biden administration moves the goalposts on COVID-19, endangering Americans' liberty - Animal Food & Feeds
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said just a few days ago that it was “absolutely the government’s business” and it was absolutely “taxpayers’ business” to know who’s vaccinated, who’s not, and moreover, that going “door-to-door” to discover this data is definitely within the realm of rightful governance. At the same time, he added, he wanted Americans to maintain “as much freedom and choice as possible.”
America’s dangling atop a dangerous precipice.
A pillar of freedom is about to be toppled; another goal post moved. It’s all in the rhetoric. And this is where the socialist-slash-collectivists really excel: using language and lingo to distract from their deeper anti-American and nefarious designs.
On one hand, leftist Becerra insists that Americans have freedom — should have freedom — that government wants citizens to have “as much freedom and choice as possible.” On the other, Becerra lays out the plan for stripping Americans of their freedoms to choose, all the while making it seem as if government is reluctant to take this path.
And here’s where the sneaky snake strip of rights comes: Becerra’s messaging pushes the people to argue the smaller points and take the focus off the larger issue.
While pundits debate the idea of bureaucrats knocking on doors; while citizens mull the merits versus the safety of the vaccine; while news outlets blare forth the latest in “Delta variant” counts and drive up fears; while politicians discuss ways to secure constitutional liberties in the face of reported rising coronavirus cases; while the White House issues release after release and remark after remark about the need to do something to slow the swell of southern state COVID-19-linked numbers and simultaneously speed the numbers of shots-to-arms in these same regions — while all these verbal discussions are ensuing, it’s being conveniently forgotten, quietly shoved to the side: these are not governments’ domains anyway. These are not governments’ decisions to make.
These are all matters of individualism.
These are all matters that would disappear from today’s talking points if Americans were properly compassed on this one truth: In this country, individual rights, including the right to choose, come from God, not government.
Armed with that, Becerra’s entire set of remarks crumbles. Armed with that, it’s clear: Becerra can neither deem it government’s business nor citizens’ business to know an individual’s personal health choice. Armed with that, the suggestion that tax dollars spent by feds means individuals must cede liberties appears ludicrous. Armed with that, the notion of government keeping citizens alive — and therefore, citizens owing government something — appears even more ludicrous.
Armed with that, the arrogance of Becerra suggesting it’s the government that doles and distributes freedoms and determines whether individuals make “right choices” disappears like a puff of smoke.
Focusing on the skirmishes allows the left to move the goalposts so that one day, what was once unthinkable becomes first, thinkable, then reality. That’s how the once-mocked Hillary-care moved to the once-fought-Obamacare to finally, the silent-but-deadly acceptance-slash-concession of even Republicans that health care is a right — leading to the left’s realization of a taxpayer-funded, government-controlled socialized system.
This is the left’s evil genius; using rhetoric to advance deceptions and distract from larger goals.
But cutting through the clutter of the skirmishes and focusing the fight on the larger theme — rights are God-given, repeat, rights are God-given, repeat, rights are God-given — not only saves energy and clarifies the face of the enemy. It keeps the left from achieving its piecemeal wins. It makes all the arguments of the left automatically moot.
The only fight that matters for America’s long-term freedom is the one that insists on government being subservient to the people, who are in turn, subservient to God. That’s the recipe for a free society. With that, everything else falls into proper place.
• Cheryl Chumley can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter, @ckchumley. Listen to her podcast “Bold and Blunt” by clicking HERE. And never miss her column; subscribe to her newsletter by clicking HERE. Her latest book, “Socialists Don’t Sleep: Christians Must Rise Or America Will Fall,” is available by clicking HERE.
Sign up for Daily Opinion Newsletter
Previous articleCorruption in the Fourth Estate: Will media bias hurt the Democrats in 2022?
Next articleEDITORIAL: Free speech is worth rescuing
Pet food producers’ costs for wet pet food rising most
Why Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. didn’t break NCAA rules with Apple Watch, Louis Vuitton cleats vs. Wisconsin
John Williams, Bob Iger Awarded Honorary Knighthood by Late Queen Elizabeth II
NFL picks, predictions for Week 3: Cowboys cool off Giants; Ravens edge Patriots; Bills escape Dolphins
Roger Waters Cancels Poland Concerts After War Remarks
Roger Waters Cancels Poland Concerts After War Remarks
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.