Just prior to Thanksgiving, two West Virginia families were dealt a horrific blow.
National Guard members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, both of whom were stationed in Washington, D.C., were shot by an Afghan national who worked with U.S. forces during the war in Afghanistan. Beckstrom ultimately succumbed to her injuries while Wolfe continues to battle for his life.
Let's call this what it is: a horrible tragedy where two individuals dutifully serving the country they loved were killed in cold blood. And the focus should be on providing all the support necessary to the loved ones of these Guard members, particularly with this incident occurring so close to a holiday focusing on blessings bestowed upon us.
Of course, we're in a time in this country where the folks attempting to score political points wanna shout through their proverbial megaphones, thus attempting to drown out calls for thoughts and prayers.
This is so tragic, so unnecessary, these poor guardsmen should never have been deployed. I live in DC and watched as they had virtually nothing to do but pick up trash. It was for political show and at what a cost. https://t.co/ABkOHNHAvG
— Jane Mayer (@JaneMayerNYer) November 26, 2025
Given the rampant crime wave that was affecting D.C. before the Guard was deployed there should tell you how successful they were in alleviating those issues if all they had to do was "pick up trash." But aside from that, Janie's comment here has a similar vibe to blaming a rape victim for wearing a provocative outfit.
Not to be outdone, some MSNBC MS NOW commentator also got a hold of the prog chanting points.
MS NOW's Ken Dilanian just after 3pm Eastern on the shooting of two National Guard troops in Washington D.C...
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) November 26, 2025
"[O]f course, you know, there's so much controversy happening in the United States right now with ice, who are also wearing uniforms and wearing masks. And so there's,… pic.twitter.com/p6IPk6XTWl
Oh, and you thought that because D.C. has perhaps the most draconian gun control laws in the United States that gun grabbers couldn't possibly exploit this for political gain? Heh. Clearly you underestimate their depravity.
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom deserved a long, full life. My heart is with her family, friends, and fellow servicemembers.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) November 28, 2025
Gun violence steals too many futures. We must honor her by fighting for a safer country—one where all Americans are protected from gun violence. https://t.co/yOEQWUIxyk
Never mind these atrocities were committed with a run-of-the-miller revolver, which are very common across the country. And never mind there are already laws in place disallowing a non-citizen from purchasing such an instrument. No, this is just another example of gun grabbers operating as if their target audience is at best woefully ignorant and at worst downright stupid
On the other hand, there is a temptation among the right (including the Trump administration) to use this as a cudgel to rid the country of Afghans who came here after the disastrous U.S. withdrawal in the summer of 2021. But the reality is those who were brought here were allies who assisted America's efforts in that conflict. I'm not really sure how using one bad actor as a rationale for deporting those who are seeking asylum from the evil Taliban is the wisest course of action.
In the end, I pray that the families of Sarah and Andrew not only have a peace that transcends all understanding but also they can be spared from having to hear of their loved ones being used as political pawns. It's a vicious cycle, to be sure.
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