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America’s cities are slipping further into chaos, and the latest outrage out of Cincinnati is proof that the people in charge are not coming to save you. Instead of condemning violence, a sitting city council member openly celebrated a savage assault on innocent victims. This is what the decline of a society looks like when order gives way to mob rule and leaders refuse to defend the law-abiding.
You can read the original news story here: WCPO: “They begged for that beat down”: Cincinnati city council member under fire for comments on viral assault
Victoria Parks, a Cincinnati city council member, stunned the city when she commented on Facebook that the victims of a violent, viral attack “begged for that beatdown.” Instead of calling for justice or showing a shred of sympathy for those targeted, she mocked the victims and essentially excused the violence. Three people have been arrested in connection with the assault that took place downtown, yet an elected official chose to laugh at those who suffered.
When city leaders ignore violence or even encourage it, the rest of us are left to draw our own conclusions. The first lesson is clear: in a society where those with power mock the innocent and embolden the criminal, your survival is your own responsibility. Do not expect the system to protect you. Politicians who are supposed to be guardians of public safety are now cheerleaders for mob rule.
This incident is not isolated. Across the nation, soft-on-crime leadership has opened the door to lawlessness. Violence is shrugged off, victims are mocked, and criminals are handed every excuse. Americans are paying the price. If you want your family to be safe, it is time to get serious about urban survival and practical self-defense.
When even one council member excuses violence, it sends a message. Law-abiding citizens must be prepared for the worst, both physically and mentally. Building local alliances, learning self-defense, staying situationally aware, and never assuming help will come are all essential skills. Community trust breaks down when those in authority choose chaos over order. That is why neighborhood watch groups, mutual aid, and strong personal boundaries are not just smart but necessary.
Some on the Cincinnati council, including Meeka Owens and Seth Walsh, condemned Parks’ comments, but the damage is already done. As one council member said, “making comments that inflame a violent incident is never acceptable.” Yet this basic truth is ignored by too many leaders across the country. The lesson is simple. If you do not take steps to defend yourself, no one else will.
Victoria Parks is not seeking re-election. Her legacy will be remembered as yet another example of political failure in American cities. Until real leaders step up to restore order and defend the innocent, citizens must look after their own safety, their own families, and their own communities.
Every time an official mocks victims instead of standing up for what is right, another piece of America slips away. If you want to survive the collapse of decency and order, stop waiting for politicians to save you. Take responsibility. Train, prepare, connect with others who share your values, and never forget that survival in lawless cities starts with you.
