Herschel Walker is getting roasted on social media by his peers after publishing an op-ed this week.
The piece titled “Our Country is Decrying Before Our Very Eyes. We Need To Step Up Before It’s Too Late” was published by the Daily Caller, a right-wing news website, on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Walker criticizes America’s leadership, blaming leaders for failing to “condemn the lawlessness and uphold the law.” The ex-NFL player was pushed into the mainstream during his campaign for U.S. Senate in Georgia, in which incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, ultimately defeated him.
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In his op-ed, Walker argued that faith in the government is “at an all-time low,” adding that public officials are “abusing” the nation’s “citizens.” He pointed out instances where charges against Black Lives Matter protesters were dropped, citing a report from The Guardian, and how former President Donald Trump, who he was supported by, is faced with multiple indictments because of President Joe Biden’s “allies,” among other examples.
“People see what’s going on and don’t accept it. Because it’s wrong. We can’t continue to live like this. We don’t need to change our laws or our system of government to turn things around,” he wrote. “We just need to make sure the people in charge are clear about the difference between right and wrong and stand on the side of right. They must be held accountable.”
He later continued: “It’s time we all stick together as a matter of principle and demand fairness for all, even those we disagree with. It’s time for the press to do their jobs and expose injustice instead of participating in it. It’s time for our leaders to grow a spine and stand up for what’s right for the country. If they…
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