Laws have always been an undeniable reality, imposing consequences on those who defy them. Yet, as I age, I can’t help but notice the profound influence of culture on the creation, enforcement, and perception of these laws.

Take, for example, the baffling COVID-19 restrictions. They mandated mask-wearing, even while sitting at a restaurant, as if the virus had an absurd sense of personal space, striking only at arm’s length. Were these regulations the result of genuine necessity, or did culture drive their enforcement? Regardless, they often appeared downright ridiculous.

Digging deeper into this pandemic era, I couldn’t help but jest that murder had become legal. While perhaps an exaggeration, the reality in New York City was equally unsettling. Bail reform laws, seemingly designed to instill fear and push a certain agenda, allowed violent offenders to roam free shortly after committing heinous crimes. Imagine a world where your daughters could be brutally attacked, and their assailant released within a mere 24 hours. Fair, reasonable, or safe? I think not.

And let’s not forget the recent wave of lenient theft laws in liberal states, where stealing a few thousand dollars from a store barely warrants a slap on the wrist. It begs the question, is theft essentially legalized? This lax attitude towards theft has led to billions in losses, stores closing, and hardworking individuals losing their livelihoods.

Moreover, the culture shift has taken a toll on our law enforcement. Police, once dedicated to serving and protecting, now hesitate due to societal pressures. It’s disheartening to see our protectors sidelined.

So when I boldly proclaim that laws aren’t as real as we’d like to think, I mean that culture can warp reality itself. Borders are crossed without consequence, theft becomes commonplace, and violence seems almost permissible. It’s a reality that predominantly affects the law-abiding, while the rotten ones slip through the cracks.

To regain control, we must rekindle a culture that values the nuclear family, cherishes the innocence of children, and holds onto godly principles. A shift back to these timeless values, perhaps catalyzed by figures like Elon Musk on Twitter, may be our path to restoring a semblance of normalcy. But it’s going to take a collective effort, as there exists a ruling class that wields fear to impose questionable laws and equity to enable crimes against the virtuous.