Introduction

• Overview: Introduce the theme of violence and its repercussions, referencing Malcolm X’s controversial statement following JFK’s assassination.
• Purpose: Establish the connection between past and present events, focusing on the concept that the energy and actions one puts into the world eventually come back.

Historical Context

• Malcolm X’s Statement: Explain Malcolm X’s comment about JFK’s assassination, “chickens coming home to roost,” in the context of the violence the United States inflicted abroad and domestically.
• Underlying Message: Discuss the idea that violence begets violence and the concept of karmic retribution.

Recent Events

• Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump: Briefly describe the recent attempt on Donald Trump’s life and draw parallels to Malcolm X’s statement.
• Contextual Examples: Provide a series of instances where Donald Trump’s rhetoric and actions have contributed to a culture of violence:
  • July 2017: Trump’s encouragement of police brutality during a speech in Rhode Island.
  • August 2017: His failure to condemn violence at the Charlottesville rally.
  • October 2018: Praising violence against a reporter.
  • May 2020: Trump’s tweet, “when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” during the George Floyd protests.
  • September 2020: Trump’s ambiguous statement to the Proud Boys during the presidential debate.
  • Secretary of Defense Memoir: Mark Esper’s account of Trump’s suggestion to shoot protesters in the leg.

Analysis

• Violence and Leadership: Discuss the impact of a leader’s rhetoric on societal behavior and violence.
• Karmic Consequences: Explore the idea that leaders who promote or condone violence may ultimately face violence themselves.

Reflection

• Historical Patterns: Reflect on how historical patterns of violence and retribution repeat themselves.
• Moral Responsibility: Emphasize the moral responsibility of leaders to promote peace and condemn violence unequivocally.

Conclusion

• Summary: Recap the main points about the connection between actions and their repercussions.
• Final Thought: Leave readers with a thought-provoking reminder that the energy we put into the world has a way of coming back to us, urging a shift towards more responsible and peaceful leadership.

This structure provides a comprehensive breakdown of the theme, connecting historical and contemporary events to illustrate the concept of retributive justice.