In contemporary America, things are dicey. The nation is completely polarized and divided at a cultural and political level. Wages continue to stagnate and in many cases dimmish due to the skyrocketing cost of living. In urban centers across America, crime levels continue to be a cause of concern. While levels of homicide and other violent crimes have decreased in 2023, national levels still remain above pre-pandemic levels. In New York City, issues surrounding crime, a rising homeless population and an influx of migrants are major issues for locals. But in an unforeseen and downright scary occurrence, a 1 year old child died after being exposed to opiates at an in residence daycare.
Police were called at around 3 o’clock in the afternoon from a day care center. Three children were reported to be unresponsive and unconscious. On arrival at the scene, a one year old boy, two year old boy, and an 8-month old girl were found to be unconscious. After a thorough investigation, it was revealed that the children were exposed to high levels of opioids over a presumed lengthy period of time. In another recent development, three law enforcement officials in Washington D.C. were shot while trying to serve a warrant. The alleged gunman surrendered after a lengthy standoff. The incident had occurred in early February after officers went to a residence to deliver a warrant. The suspect refused to go outside, and then shots were fired.
Law enforcement officials deserve significant amounts of respect and credit; the job is dangerous, often unrewarding and difficult, but also necessary for the preservation of a free society. Cops deal with crazy things on a daily basis. In a recent article published by Daily Mail United Kingdom, law enforcement officials in Brisbane, Australia approached a vehicle after a drunk driver crashed into two other cars at an intersection. The man was found grasping a wine bottle while at the wheel.
