On page one of The Black Book of Communism, we read: ‘The United States remains heavily influenced by a culture of violence deeply rooted in two major historical tragedies – the enslavement of black Africans and the extermination of Native Americans.’

The first function of government is to preserve the peace.  The founders knew this.  Put to one side the Declaration’s remark about all men being created equal – as banal as ‘Man is born free’ – and focus on the law in the Constitution.  Its stated purpose is ‘to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquillity…. and general Welfare’. 

The U S has not been able to contain its inherited culture of violence.  We cannot speak of tranquillity when every school is a potential killing ground.  In a real sense, the United States is a failed state.

And the main culprits are the Supreme Court justices, who preach about the primacy of life and sanction the execution of prisoners. 

‘Where be your gibes now? …. Not one now to mock your own grinning?’

Yours truly

Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year