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During Donald Trump’s presidency, many progressives opposed building a wall along the southern border, which was intended to prevent illegal crossings from Mexico into the United States. Recently, another “wall” was constructed around the National Democratic Convention in Chicago to manage potential pro-Palestinian protests.
In the video above, Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker argues that Democrats should be consistent in their approach to security rather than selectively applying measures based on when it suits them best.
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The following is an excerpt from the above video:
The people inside the Chicago Convention Center need to recognize that average Americans have the same rights to be protected as those attending their national convention. The candidates and other speakers said they are committed to protecting democracy, but they continue to oppose common-sense measures to protect our election system.
In order to maintain trust in the government and election outcomes, it is vital that the appropriate safeguards are implemented and that they’re enforced. We also need oversight and transparency throughout every step in the process, especially in states that have weeks of early voting and large numbers of votes cast by mail.
National security, law enforcement and election integrity are key components of a strong and healthy democracy.
