Today’s Thought “If Breonna Was Your Daughter?” G. Ward Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Whereas the arguments persist in what now has become perhaps the least empathetic society in America’s existence is blatant refusal from some to identify their biases seeking a sensationalistic narrative driven from media proportions versus the peaceable construct of Jesus, I as a believer am compelled to receive my news from the Kingdom of Heaven’s regard, not some preferred news network (this concerns both sides). In the sixties my brother and I were riding our bikes somewhat out of our immediate zone (to which was done often without incidence) to arrive on protest from Pro-Lifers at an abortion clinic. Our intrigue was obvious, inviting one of the protester’s explanation of what the focus was. We too were abhorrent to think anyone could consider such a heinous reality in killing babies. The songs sung as the march prevailed became quickly recognizable. That great age of protest utilized same songs with similar lyrical content although slight exchange in wording. Never did we think upon being the only Black young men of that protest danger could be imminent. Our Dad who happened to drive by, quickly admonished us to “get home!” Although our parents were militant regarding the time where Black people were with far less regard (even the north where I stemmed from), they knew some purported violence onto even those protesting without provocation. We now are witnesses to segmented proponents of second amendment rights without consideration of first amendment advocacy. Both liberals and conservatives are hunters and gun toting; but media dispensationalists’ demand that liberals want to take your guns; even up to gun sales being unusually higher at the time Obama was elected because he definitely would take your guns. The divisive government we love now exacerbate a monolithic embrace that demand we know Black people are on the end of disorder. Our families too include police, military, bad characters and civil minded ones also. We now have adopted the term “Peaceable Protest” to differentiate that of sanctioned (i.e. 1st amendment - the right of the people peaceably to assemble) vs. the buffoonery from a few (looting, throwing objects at officers, etc.). The many that never had to protest for American rights along with great disproportionate statistics impacting Black and Brown people may lack empathy regarding some who feel it necessary. When a famous football star took a knee, particularly after continuity with a friend who was a Navy Seal agreed to protest lack of equality for Blacks, the narrative was quickly changed by demanding he be recognized as disrespecting our Flag and Military. Many still HATE him for his stance just as they did the Negro Olympic track participants of 1968 and Muhammed Ali for refusal in the Vietnam War. Now many celebrate the decision to not prosecute officers in Louisville for participating in an unjust shoot out and killing of Breonna Taylor. One side demands prosecution and strong reform. Another says “defund the police” (i.e. Police Athletic Leagues for children and youth, Mental Illness Training, vs, purchasing, then stockpiling assault style weaponry, etc.) and that narrative also believes they’re saying take away funding (entirely) from officers; when the actuality of that means to invest more in community policing forsaking purchase of technological equipment considerate of potential communal anarchy. Here’s what the reasonable should understand: A young lady innocent of any crime had her house invaded by those instrumental at serving and protecting her, having listened to an order through hierarchal command that researched enough concerning Breonna to know she had nothing to do with her boyfriend from 2 years prior, guilty of illegal drug trading. The “No Knock Warrant” sought to find drug evidence in this apartment clearly registered in her name. Why couldn’t this decision to search that apartment happen at a reasonable hour that would include two or three officers at best? That level of questioning only occurs when empathizing recognizes that I could have a 26 year old daughter in the same and could have ongoing grief in earth as Breonna’s Mother does. Instead, some would rather rejoice because a few police officers won (seemingly). Those officers had a job to do. I would like to think my position would have declined, particularly if I knew of such innocence prior to the warrant. I more fault the investigators, those in a higher capacity than the standard beat cop. Why such force (including twenty shots rendered, whereby 5 hit Breonna) for such an investigation? In retrospect, could more have been done to de-escalate this from going haywire? How about the same line of questions concerning the George Floyd case, etc.? That’s now become the elephant in the room of avoidance for a small faction and while they’re insistent that if you’re law abiding you have nothing to fear, I wonder how many of them were given the talk concerning warning against those bad apples of America’s Barrel that insists all have an unalienable right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, while at the same time denying that great standard unto many of us yet living that witnessed certain legislation to say so (cf. 1954 Brown v. Bd. Of Edu. Of Topeka, along with the 1964 Civil Rights Act)? Legislation won’t ever change the heart of mankind; only the gospel has that Transforming Power! You and I cannot foresee by faith things becoming better in earth because of our certain religious affiliation, lengthy prayers, political affiliation, nor protest. Peace is only found in Jesus! The work sanctioned by the King of Every king taught while insisting we follow the best guideline – to be contained by HIS sacrifice for any who will call HIM LORD, compelling the absolute worst in society to know of His loving them also is the truest parameter. Yours and mine own perspective means nothing – “His thoughts are not ours…” We get what we have because our lack in adherence to what is written and there’s mixture (entirely insoluble) by our houses of worship proclaiming God is in that disorder! Holy God won’t ride on your donkey or elephant! FOLLOWERS OF TRUTH WILL ONLY SIDE WITH HEAVENLY FREEDOM GIVEN MAN AND NOT TRUST BIAS FOUND IN EVERY MAN THAT PRECLUDES SOME MEN LACK CIVILITY.