In today's world we are being told not to ask why. We are not to question the "science" when it is the science supported by the government in spite of the fact that those in government told us the science was something different. We are told we have to accept educational dogma without question. The list goes on. If you do ask questions that might expose the indoctrination, you are 'cancelled'. Worse, you may now be put in jail.

We have seen 2 significant 'natural' disasters recently: Lahaina fires and the Florida Hurricane. The governments' response, federal & state, could not have been more different. In Lahaina, the only rapid response from any governmental entity was to bring in cadaver dogs and the national guard to keep people out. Barriers are being set up along with walls to keep prying eyes out. Assistance with food, water, medical supplies, and more was severely lacking.

By contrast, in Florida, the state and federal agencies were there almost immediately. State government's preparation allowed them to be on the scene quickly after the storm subsided. FEMA was there quickly as well with relief supplies. Some of the differences in response can be due to the nature of the disasters. Hurricanes can be seen early, and preparations made. Wildfires can happen unexpectedly.

But even with that explanation, the governmental response to Lahaina was and is still severely lacking. FEMA and other agencies have rapid response teams ready to go in case of earthquake, fire, and other situations that may not be predictable. Joe Biden hemmed and hawed about going to Hawaii while quickly setting a time to go to Florida. Why? What is the difference? Electoral votes? Discrimination? We don't know why but deserve an explanation.

But when someone asks why, especially of Karen Jean Pierre, the answer is deflected. She claims the response is Hawaii was stellar, record setting in fact, and that there have not been any complaints. We know that to not be true. But don't dare ask the questions.

While this is not a new practice, it has become much more prominent and dangerous. That's why we must continue to question everything we are told to do. Even when some of it sounds too wild to be true (energy beams & blue paint). It allows us to learn to progress and to uncover deceit. When it becomes a crime to speak, for some (Donald Trump) but not others (Hillary Clinton), then we know it's deceit. We know our freedom is being threatened. We know it's time to bring out the flags and the slogans. To remember we are descendants of men and women that would not be ruled.

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