We Are Not Afraid (Some Restrictions May Apply)

rally in Paris

The world is looking for answers. People around the globe are now asking for an explanation.

A highly publicized political rally took place in France over the weekend in response to the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. Over one million people filled the streets of this large city to send a simple message to terrorist groups everywhere: “We are not afraid”.

This rally included leaders from all over the world. The President of France walked defiantly down the street. He was joined by the leaders of Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and Turkey. This march even included the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian territories.

One country’s leader was conspicuously absent. President Obama did not join this historic rally over the weekend. He did not even bother to send the Vice President. He only offered the U.S. Ambassador of France to participate in this public march.

The President’s press secretary was bombarded with questions earlier today as to why our President did not join our allies in this public display of solidarity. His explanation noted the very short notice to prepare for this rally. Our press secretary pointed out that this rally was being held outdoors around many large buildings.   The President’s personal security at this rally could not be absolutely guaranteed.

In summary, the President of the United States could not join our allies in this public display to the world that we were not afraid because… we were afraid.

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Michael Guyer

Dr. Michael Guyer graduated from Hendrix College with a degree in chemistry and then obtained a medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He is now a software developer for Apple Computer. He has formal computer programming training in C++, Objective C, Visual Basic, Java, HTML, and Swift.

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