Staff Reports
In the heartland of America, where traditional values like justice and accountability ought to reign supreme, a shocking story has emerged that leaves many shaking their heads in disbelief. The tale of Ronald Exantus, a man involved in one of the most heinous acts imaginable—taking the life of a child—should have been straightforward. One would reasonably expect swift and uncompromising justice. Yet, in a baffling turn of events, he was not condemned to severe punishment but instead found not guilty by reason of insanity. This verdict has allowed him to walk free after being found guilty but mentally ill on the assault charges against the rest of the family.
For those who value the safety of children above all else, this story is infuriating. How can a man involved in such actions be set free? It seems the system is concerned more with the feelings of the wrongdoer than with the justice owed to the victim. This perspective is not only upside-down but dangerously naive. Equating child killers with nonviolent offenders because of a technical classification defies common sense and moral clarity.
This situation reflects a worrying trend across our justice system, one where the values of personal accountability and responsibility are being chipped away. It raises the question of what message we are sending when society seems more concerned with providing comforts and credits to criminals than with safeguarding its most vulnerable citizens.
Such leniency does not align with the conservative principles that built this nation—principles that stress personal accountability and the importance of protecting the innocent. When our legal system fails to deliver justice, it signals to other would-be criminals that they too might evade consequences. This is not how a society should function if it wishes to thrive and uphold justice for victims and their families.
In granting Exantus the ability to walk free, the justice system has not only failed Logan Tipton and his family but also every law-abiding citizen who believes in true justice. It is essential to question and challenge such decisions and advocate for a return to common sense principles that prioritize protecting the innocent over shielding criminals from discomfort. This case must serve as a wake-up call to revamp and realign our justice system with the values that truly matter.
