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In the chaos of modern America, there are few heroes more valuable than the everyday citizens who act when danger strikes. This is exactly what happened in Traverse City, Michigan, where an armed Marine veteran stepped up to prevent a potential tragedy from spiraling further out of control. While 11 unfortunate victims were injured in a shocking mass stabbing at a Walmart, a determined “good guy with a gun” stood strong and likely saved countless others from harm. Yet, amid the horror, the liberal elite remain suspiciously mute about the heroics of an armed citizen.
The hero in question, a Marine veteran, demonstrated the kind of bravery that is in short supply in liberal circles. Where were the Democrats’ impassioned speeches praising this courageous act? Silent, because this act of heroism flies in the face of their narrative that guns are always the enemy. When liberal politicos like Chris Murphy and Eric Swalwell are presented with the undeniable proof that armed individuals do save lives, they suddenly lose their appetite for their trademark sanctimonious commentary.
This incident exposes the rank hypocrisy of the left. While they pontificate endlessly about the dangers of firearms, they gloss over instances where a gun in the hands of a responsible individual thwarts disaster. Democrats, seemingly tied to their anti-gun agenda, choose ideology over acknowledging reality when it doesn’t fit their narrative. Perhaps they’re too busy indulging in petty vanity projects, focusing on things like their image and social media antics.
Democrats Strangely Silent As Details Released on 'Good Guy With a Gun' in Walmart Mass Stabbing Casehttps://t.co/FhhWWZm6HE
— RedState (@RedState) July 28, 2025
The Traverse City stabbing suspect has a history that should have set off alarms well before the tragic events on Saturday. Yet again, the system failed to preemptively stop a dangerous individual. Meanwhile, they rally against the citizens who stand ready to protect their communities. If Democrats truly cared about the safety of Americans, they might consider embracing those who are prepared to defend innocent lives rather than pushing for policies that leave Americans defenseless.
Perhaps it’s time they ask themselves: Who will stand between evil and innocence if all “good guys with a gun” are disarmed? The silence from the left continues to be deafening. Instead of clutching to slogans and rhetoric, they should acknowledge the practical reality: responsible gun ownership is sometimes the last line of defense we have. Maybe it’s time they stop turning a blind eye and start listening. After all, does their anti-gun agenda trump the value of a human life?
