“What Does That Say About Us As a Nation?”: The Highland Park Shooting is a Stark Symbol of a Uniquely American Crisis

The Highland Park killer was still on the loose Monday, his victims’ blood still fresh on the suburban sidewalk, when Darren Bailey, the downstate Republican running for Illinois governor, posted a campaign video to Facebook. Flanked by supporters holding “FIRE PRITZKER” signs at a canceled parade in nearby Skokie, the candidate offered words of prayer for the devastated community, expressed hope for “justice to prevail,” and — practically in the same breath — encouraged Illinoisans to get back to the Fourth of July parties at hand. “Let’s move on,” Bailey said, “and celebrate the independence of this nation.” The remarks,… Read Full Article