Ethical Modernity

Tag: Neo-nazis

  • Executive Order 14287: “Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens”

    Executive Order 14287: “Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens”

    Executive Order 14287: “Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens,” made my mind blank.

    I blanked as I began to read the purpose of the Executive Order. The violent wording of the document, the terminology used to describe people, and the ‘purpose’ of such violence. I finally began to acknowledge the deep mistake Americans made in this election. How a candidate of hope lost to a man of hate.

    The executive order is plastered with white supremacy and its political ideologies. Making it an excellent example of the violence and suffering that this administration is willing to inflict.

    I am deeply concerned about the consequences of the elected Trump administration and its role in our global community. We are globally experiencing a modern-day fascist regime in its second term, two nuclear superpowers with fascist rule,  and European Union member states leaning right-wing. This should concern anyone who values liberties. History has shown us previously how a fascist regime, or the regime of white supremacy, ultimately destroys the achievements of nations, as its energy source is hate. My mind jumps to the consequences of our actions and our role in history. How did such hate succeed in power?

    This executive order is an attack on the human race. It is a violation of human rights from its very wording to its actions. The protection of human rights and liberty is what the United States has stood by internationally and domestically, and now they have chosen fascism as its route of governing. Everything that transpires in the United States is a repeat of history. A forced expulsion of people to ‘cleanse’ a state. This is fascism.

     Section 1 . Purpose and Policy. Federal supremacy with respect to immigration, national security, and foreign policy is axiomatic. The Constitution provides the Federal Government with plenary authority regarding immigration to protect the sovereignty of our Nation and to conduct relations with other nations, who must be able to deal with one national Government on such matters. This power is sometimes contained in specific constitutional provisions: Article II of the Constitution vests the power to protect national security and conduct foreign policy in the President of the United States, and Article IV, Section 4, requires the Federal Government to “protect each of [the States] against Invasion.” This Federal power over immigration is also an inherent element of national sovereignty.

    Federal Register :: Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens

                   Federal supremacy. The beginning of this statement already sends chills down my spine. A democracy, none other than the United States, where liberty is their people’s God-given right and the right their fathers died for. The history of the United States is that of a government that has shown, by example, how the union of states can communicate through diplomacy and trade to safeguard their liberties and freedoms. The center of technological and scientific advancements and a global influence for democracy has removed itself from its roots and chosen fascist rule.

    The wording of this document matters, and the beginning of the purpose is horrifying. Federal supremacy cannot and should never occur in democratic states. None other than the U.S.; The federal government should never be supreme. The federal government should know its place and role in the Union. This is why we elect and choose senators and representatives to give us many voices in the federal government. Not one supreme ruler. This is how democracy works, and it has been functioning in this manner, although not perfectly; they have maintained a certain standard. These are the standards that most democratic states aspire to. A supreme federal government contradicts the idea of the United States and, thus, its constitution.

                   ‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.’

    U.S. Constitution | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

    I argue that this appalling executive order goes against the Constitution of the United States. The preamble of the Constitution of the United States says that the people of the United States form a more perfect Union, progressing forward in history, by establishing Justice and ensuring domestic Tranquility. None of which this executive order does. Justice for the people can not be established when there is an attack on the people. The people this executive order attacks are those you and I meet at the grocery stores or in public transit. We are all of the people, since fascism has no other goal but to destroy the sanctity of liberty, and if one’s liberty is persecuted, the rest of us will be next.

    Tranquility is the government’s responsibility to maintain peace, stability, and order within the country. This executive order does none of this. Stability and peace are being disrupted, there is a penalty faced by states that do not comply, and there are violent attacks on civilians in the country. This is not tranquility this is terror.

    “The Constitution provides the Federal Government with plenary authority regarding immigration to protect the sovereignty of our Nation and to conduct relations with other nations, who must be able to deal with one national Government on such matters.”

    Federal Register :: Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens

    The plenary authority. Once again, the wording suggests supremacy over other branches of government, which disturbs the institution of democracy.

    The Constitution, in Article II, does provide the president with authority over foreign policy and national security, but how the government has chosen to deal with its domestic issues is a crime against humanity. This needs to be taken seriously. The administration is committing crimes against humanity.

    Article IV, Section 4, requires the Federal Government to “protect each of [the States] against Invasion.”

    U.S. Constitution | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

    Invasion by immigration. The Trump administration has decided to attack ethnic minorities by expelling them from the state. An expulsion of a population is considered a crime against humanity. Methods chosen to solve immigration are the same as those of Nazi Germany—a segregation of individuals from their homes, families, and communities.

    What must be understood in the conversation of immigration is that there will always be an ethnic minority in any given state, and the higher the quality of life this state provides, the greater the influx of those who are searching for better lives. If this is seen as a positive for a community, then the melting pot metaphor can be achieved. But if they are seen as an enemy to the state, then these minorities will be unsafe and suffer the consequences of our bigotry. By accepting these communities and providing inclusivity in our lives, we allow others to truly integrate into our communities and become the melting pot we aspire to. Hate breeds hate, and the administration legally bound hate into their governance.

    The ethical solution to immigration lies in the global effort to combat the disproportional distribution of global resources that the southern hemisphere faces. Organizations such as USAID have created these opportunities for countries; in return, these countries become more democratic. The attack on USAID will now cause more people to migrate from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere. What awaits them could be disastrous if the American people do not begin to protect minorities. This is a horrifying repeat of history.      

    Yet some State and local officials nevertheless continue to use their authority to violate, obstruct, and defy the enforcement of Federal immigration laws. This is a lawless insurrection against the supremacy of Federal law and the Federal Government’s obligation to defend the territorial sovereignty of the United States. Beyond the intolerable national security risks, such nullification efforts often violate Federal criminal laws, including those prohibiting obstruction of justice (18 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.), unlawfully harboring or hiring illegal aliens (8 U.S.C. 1324), conspiracy against the United States (18 U.S.C. 371), and conspiracy to impede Federal law enforcement (18 U.S.C. 372). Assisting aliens in violating Federal immigration law could also violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (18 U.S.C. 1961 et seq.). Some measures to assist illegal aliens also necessarily violate Federal laws prohibiting discrimination against Americans in favor of illegal aliens and protecting Americans’ civil rights.

    It is imperative that the Federal Government restore the enforcement of United States law.

    Federal Register :: Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens

    The icing on the cake: a threat against the Union itself. State officials will be punished if they do not comply with these outrageous executive orders. The crimes that will be used to persecute state officials are severe, making the defiance of these executive orders dangerous. Forcing states to comply with executive orders in a way that threatens the Union. The federal government can not enforce such restrictions and implement the justice system in a way that can only be described as domestic terrorism.

    Executive Order #14287 has changed the United States’ global image from a nation of order to a nation of accepted domestic terrorism.

    May God bless America.

  • Addressing Fascism in Modern America

    In a world where politics has become the number one issue in most households, it is difficult to ignore the effect that unethical management has created globally. Families have separated over political ideologies and suffered immensely over those in power; it is time to become aware of moral reasoning. With this comes my responsibility to contribute to the discussion, which has led to the creation of this blog and its accompanying themes. I will apply my moral reasoning to political discourse.

    Politics is a pressing issue in our modern world. It has become common for households to engage in conversations surrounding politics. These conversations have brought incredible pain in families, causing many to lose touch with members of their own family over disagreements in political views. Understanding politics and its effect on our lives is vital for a thriving democracy and institutions that uphold ethical standards. This is why politics and ethical discussions go side-by-side.

    In our global economy, we face the existential threat of being affected by a minority — the fascists. They have recently become emboldened, giving hints of their plans and chosen trajectory. Yet, they are still the minority—a minority now in power of the strongest economy on the planet.

    I want to begin by reflecting on what each executive order means to me as an independent individual in a democratic nation. As I anticipated in my analysis of these documents, executive orders issued by President Trump will reflect ‘Project 2025’, which the extremists in America have proposed.

    I used the following sources when researching: Federal Register: Executive Orders, Federal Register : Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles, and Proclamation 10908—Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States | The American Presidency Project

    Executive Order 14289: Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles

    When I begin reading legal documents, such as an executive order, it is good to remember what you are looking for, and in the case of legal documents, the wording matters. So, as I read the purpose of EO 14289, I can not help but scratch my head. The purpose of these tariffs, which have affected many lives, is that they pose a threat to national security, allegedly, an unusual and extraordinary threat. This wording is a red flag for an unethical purpose, reflecting malicious intent. Wording that suggests something unrealistic has threatened national security.   

    ‘The United States has imposed tariffs under various statutory authorities and through a number of Executive Orders and proclamations to protect national security and address unusual and extraordinary threats to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.’ [Section 1, EO 14289]

    It is undoubtedly only an unusual or extraordinary threat that would allow such reasoning behind the implementation of this executive order. I found the wording for this reason offensive to my individuality and disrespectful to my dignity.

    Further down, I began to search for these unusual and extraordinary threats. These threats had been provided in Proclamation 10908 and are as follows:

    1. Supply chain vulnerabilities [section 5]
    2. Foreign industrial policies [section 6]
    3. Material and labor shortages [section 5]

    Supply chain vulnerabilities: In section 5, the national security threats to the U.S.A. are those that every sovereign state currently faces. The global pandemic has certainly stalled lives and revealed vulnerabilities in traditional institutions. During this time, workers encountered significant unemployment and endured isolation. Marginalized communities were severely impacted, leading to increased poverty rates worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed flaws in global supply chains, but Mr. Trump’s solution does not reflect solution’s associated with democratic values. We know from experience that isolation is a recipe for disaster in times of crisis. By imposing tariffs, the government has chosen to isolate itself from the global economy, resulting in more supply chain disruption. Making his course of action seem counterintuitive.

    Foreign industrial policies: In section 6, the Proclamation states that economic allies in the automobile industry have become a threat to national security. Stating that Korea, Mexico, and Canada have aggressively expanded their automobile industries by benefiting from subsidies for these countries as part of trade agreements. Trade agreements that benefited the economies of each sovereign state involved.

    Material and labor shortages: Section 5 of the proclamation states that American-owned automotive manufacturers have experienced numerous supply chain challenges, including material and parts input shortages, labor shortages and strikes, and electrical-component shortages. I do not doubt that these shortages are actual, due to the pandemic, but as previously mentioned, the course of action the Trump administration has chosen will create more shortages. As for labor strikes and shortages, these domestic policy issues could have been addressed instead of using hostile tactics against sovereign states.

     ‘Based on the facts considered in that investigation, the Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that automobiles and certain automobile parts are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States.” [Section 1, Proclamation 10908]

    The purpose of Executive Order 14289 is to reflect the findings of the Secretary of Commerce’s investigation into the automobile industry. He had found that there are such quantities and under such circumstances that threaten national security.

    Under such circumstances, I will assume that these are the previously mentioned unusual circumstances. But the quantities of the industry cannot be unusual or extraordinary. As these quantities can and should be quantified, we can find them and analyze them with previous years to see how those quantities were, in actuality, good for the American economy. Wording in legal documents, such as ‘Such quantities’, suggests malicious intent and disregard for principles of ethics, where an autonomous individual can determine whether the information provided is of beneficence and is non-maleficent.

    The Trade Representative’s negotiations did not lead to any agreements of the type contemplated by section 232. [Section 3, Proclamation 10908]

    Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 [Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress] grants the President of the United States the authority to adjust imports if they threaten national security. But as section 3 states, the trade representative’s negotiations did not see the findings of the investigation of the Secretary of Commerce as fit for implementing section 232, leading me to question the legitimacy of the tariffs.

    In my opinion, these tariffs are maliciously intended against a sovereign neighbouring state such as Canada.

    These actions can only be viewed as a fascist government influencing geopolitical stability by proceeding with further isolation and vicious attacks on marginalized communities. Before they move forward, we must see that a fascist state begins by disrespecting all principles of ethics, and when the judicial system begins to be affected, this is when they have gained power. History repeats itself, and neo-fascists have taken the time to learn from their forefathers. Creating a more vicious campaign against humanity.

    I now consider the U.S.A. a fascist state and wish it were seen as such. Their domestic policies suggest such, and the wording in these legal documents indicates a degradation of their judicial system. The fascists have begun demolishing the sanctity of the judicial system. The fight to keep it intact is not against the institution itself, but against the men and women who undermine the foundations of democracy and liberty. These individuals are neo-fascists.

    President Donald Trump may either be a neo-Nazi or be influenced by psychopaths and sociopaths who lack remorse, empathy, and any sense of human decency. These individuals are the descendants of the men and women who executed millions of people worldwide. In every nation, they have had their version of the genocide caused by fascism. In contemporary America, Latinos and Black Americans have now been targeted.