What Kind of Message Does Supporting a Criminal Send to Our Kids?

When we talk about a politician’s convictions, we shouldn’t be referring to his crimes

Image by Walter Rhein

Think of the message we’re about to send to our kids. For all of my adult life, I’ve always lectured my children on the importance of obeying the law. To me, respecting the rules represents the foundation of a successful and prosperous civilization.

But today, I’m tempted to feel as if I’m doing my children a disservice by repeating a tired message that’s clearly no longer relevant. Recent events suggest that the only benefits in the United States of America come to those who lie, cheat, and steal.

That’s how you become president. That’s how you become revered, respected, and rich. It feels as if our indifference has created a social pressure that compels our children to think of people who follow the rules as “suckers and losers.”

That’s the message our society has embraced. But popular opinion doesn’t change the fact that the message is an absolute disgrace.

I reject the ideology of selfishness and lawlessness

As for me, I’m still going to tell my kids to respect the law and respect the rules. I’m going to educate them with this…