If you are like me, you must be disgusted with the unfounded allegations of Haitian immigrants killing and eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio. Perhaps, more disgusting is the doubling down on these disgusting allegations by the two Republicans seeking the highest offices in our country, former President Donald Trump and his running mate J.D.
Vance. It is amazing that these allegations are also embraced and spread by others that know better. I was pleased, however, to hear a right-wing Christian come forward and call for support for the Haitian community of Springfield.
I was encouraged and thought that it would help considerably to damp down on the rhetoric associated with the Springfield community when the local sheriff came forward to thank the many people in the county for their overwhelming support even though some are afraid to express their support. This reminded me that so many have closed their eyes to the egregious behavior directed at the Haitian community. This took me back to a column that I wrote many years ago about the ways others once went out of their way to help those in need.
While the Haitian residents of Springfield are facing horrible accusations that are negatively affecting their lives, I pray that there are some good Samaritans that have stepped forward to give the community support in the same manner good Samaritans did, back in the day. Many images probably come to mind of the acts of good Samaritans in the past. If you grew up back in the da.