Cal Thomas Warns of Collapsing American Moral Guardrails

Opinion columnist Cal Thomas argues that the United States is experiencing a collapse of moral, ethical, and behavioral guardrails. He contends that this breakdown has led to increased lawlessness, antisemitism, hate speech, and attacks on police, while creating a volatile environment for American youth.

Thomas attributes this decline to the conduct of political leaders, specifically citing Donald Trump and Democratic members of Congress for their use of vulgar language and rhetorical barbs. He references a Washington Post editorial stating that the GOP, under the leadership of Donald Trump, has prioritized name-calling over presenting a positive case for the American economic system.

Thomas concludes that restoring these societal boundaries cannot be achieved through government intervention alone. He asserts that preventing anarchy and protecting basic human rights requires an individual change of heart among citizens to re-establish universal moral standards.