Victor Davis Hanson on civil unrest: America is waiting for one brave person to step forward and say no more

Victor... They have,,,,pay attention Experts say top military officers rarely criticize the president, and never do so many speak up at once. "I can't think of a precedent," said one.

I believe the person we need to come forward is an immigrant from Venezuela or Cuba or one of the northern triangle countries, someone who has seen the "utopian," that is, fascist regimes the anarchists in this country hope to install. American youth is brainwashed and has lived with nothing but peace and plenty. They see no long-term problem with staying "safe" and being on the right, most violent side when the real shooting starts. They expect to be rewarded for condeming their own obvious comfort and insensitivity. My heart aches deeply tonight. I hope that hero comes forth.

Good day, Mr. Hansen, I am so frightened for what is to become of our country, I slept little last evening and many evenings past, thinking about past revolts around our planet and their outcomes for common people. Whether common people really benefited so that their lives improved. Who or what group governed in order to maintain safety and survival for the people? Was the Russian Revolution spontaneous or directed by others? My mom was Finnish born in 1909, her territory became Russian and she recalled to me how terrible her life was then. My father born 1907 in Romania recalled similar. The Chinese, Vietnamese, so many countries have had revolts against oppression but, to what end for its people. So here I sit, wondering if I am a racist, oppressor, embarrassed about my skin color. I do not feel guilty, I've had no control of anything but, me. Having worked hard to raise my children, obey rules, maintain my job in order to pay taxes and all the rest required to be considered a decent person. My beliefs were taught and reinforced by my immigrant parents, both common people and proud to be citizens of the USA. If feel as though I must affirm my total life as having loved all people. I am so very tired of hearing that I am bad. WHAT NOW? CAN I DO ANYTHING? I HAVE TALES TO TELL ABOUT WHITE RACISM TOWARD IMMIGRANTS TOO. You are wise, AND I think offer truth to those willing to listen.

Dr Hanson I am observing these 'protests' and riots unfold from South Africa (also locked down) and one question I have is would a police chief or National Guard commander in a State be within their rights to defy their governor, and move out to quell the 'rioters' , who are causing major damage and upheaval? Or do they have to rely on President Trump to declare National emergency ? Thank you, Anton