From the Back Forty: Spider-Man Saves the Day

The leader of a group denouncing violence has been caught up in her own net, Congress considers the obvious when it comes to vetting employees, and Spider-Man has, once again, saved the day. Fun week for most folks – well, except for the victim of the anti-violence gal.

A Good Stabbing Releases Anger

Violence is never the answer – at least that’s what they say. Isn’t it remarkable, then, that the founder of an anti-violence group decided to demonstrate her commitment in the most hands-on way possible? Operation Save Our City founder Rosalind “Roz” Pichardo-Kent has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault for taking a box cutter, forever famous for hijacking planes, and poking holes into what she deemed a rude person on a commuter train.

The victim was triggered when Roz allegedly called her entitled. She also alleges that the dispute over manners and seating continued after both her and Pichardo-Kent boarded the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority train. A catfight ensued between the two progressives until one reached her limit of non-violence rhetoric and decided that maybe violence actually is the answer after all. Roz whipped out a box cutter and tried to deflate her opponent. Now, what was that about bad manners?

The victim ended up with deep lacerations to her face and chest that required more than 70 stitches to suture up. Roz meant business. Cade Master Tracy, in McPherson, Texas, commented: "The founder of an anti-violence nonprofit group in Philadelphia has been charged for allegedly attacking a woman on a SEPTA train using a box cutter from the ‘you can't make this sh—up’ dept.”

Nothing like a personal touch to really drive home the message of peace – after all, actions speak louder than words. Turns out they’re much sharper, too.

Who Are These People?

Well, isn’t it just wonderful how our lawmakers have managed to avoid a simple background check on their staffers, something the rest of us need to chaperone a field trip or volunteer at a bake sale? If you thought applying for a job on the Hill required more scrutiny and intrusion than adopting a stray cat, think again. Apparently, all you need is a pulse. There seem to be no other requirements.

One legislator hopes to change that. “I think background checks should be mandated for congressional staff. And call me crazy, but I also think that they should be required to disclose any dual citizenship that they have, and if they have worked for any organizations or foreign governments, and if those organizations took foreign money, then we should know about it,” Kat Cammack (R-FL) said, describing the need for House Resolution 500.

There have been multiple incidents that we know about on both sides of the political aisle: Former congressional aide Natalie Greene was indicted on federal charges for fabricating a politically motivated, racially charged attack against herself while working for then Democratic Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey. More recently, it came to light that Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-TX) bodyguard, driver, and allegedly “friend with benefits” had a criminal past.

But the heartland wanted a reboot on those folks running for office, too. Laura Ricci Clary in Utah asked: “How about congressional candidates?” Get in a good representative and maybe they will responsibly vet their staffers. It could happen.

In Michigan, Penny Frailey was amazed that no one checks these people out to begin with: “Absolutely! I had to have my background checked to go [on] field trips with my grandkids.”

Craig Brandon in Decatur, TX, was shocked, as well: “It's hard to believe we don't already have that.”

Heartlanders Live for This Spider-Man Stuff

A man using a wheelchair was struggling to get across six lanes of traffic in Jonesboro, AR, when all of a sudden, Spider-Man leapt from a red Jeep waiting at the light and wheeled the man to safety.

Christopher Hellenthal – not Peter Parker, but close – ran towards the man as the light was about to change, yelling, “I got you.”

Hellenthal swiftly rolled the person in the wheelchair to safety only seconds before the light changed and the rows of traffic advanced.

Nicholas Meixler in Arizona was rooting for the nice guys that don’t always finish last: “Friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.”

And Marin Flores in Terre Haute, IN, said: “Everyone needs a Spidey save once in a while.”

And one Arkansas man, Juneau Brunt Franks, gave us the backstory: “This intersection is always busy. He (Christopher) works at The Ultimate Trampoline Park in Jonesboro and was dressed up for Superhero Day! A few years ago, a man in a wheelchair was killed crossing the road at a different location. The city was heartbroken! Proud to call him ours!”

Liberty Nation News is also proud of the young man who decided to assist instead of sitting in his car jamming to the radio until the light changed. No one else jumped in. God love him.

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