Millions of righteous Americans were appalled and disgusted by Donald Trump's public celebration of Robert Mueller's death. Trump callously proclaimed "Good, I'm glad he's dead."
Mueller was an honorable man who served his country with valor and integrity. As a decorated Vietnam veteran, he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for leading his Marine platoon into combat. He received many other commendations. Bone spurs would not have deterred him from serving his Country.
After the war, he devoted most of his career to public service, spending many years as an US attorney and eventually leading the most important law enforcement agency in our country, the FBI. And he was a registered Republican. He was not the Ayatollah.
Every politician has foes and criticisms are exchanged, but that does not provide license to rudely and callously celebrate their death. Also, Trump's comment is a stain on our Democracy, both here and abroad. And what kind of example does that set for our youth, especially those who aspire to serve our Country? Then try to imagine the horrible hurt inflicted on the grieving Mueller family after hearing Trump's insensitive and despicable comment.
Moral leadership is essential to our democracy and crosses the political divide. Politicians of all stripes should adhere to the highest standards of respectful rhetoric, even to their opponents. When a political figure, especially Trump, harbors such hateful animus towards a political opponent who dies, the least they can do is to keep his mouth shut.
This is not the time to sit back idly and simply let this incident fade into our memory. Every American, especially our politicians, should strongly condemn this type of disgraceful political rhetoric. Our Country deserves better.
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