Rittenhouse, Aubrey, Michigan, Massie, and the Return of the Wild West

I began writing this article after the Rittenhouse verdict, but then put it down for the Thanksgiving holiday. Since then, there’s been several more events that have reaffirmed the point that we all seem to be missing in these series of events. While they are all separate events, and each instance certainly has its own nuances, there is one unmistakable connection with the mentality and reaction to all of them: A breakdown in belief in societal structures, roles, and organizations; ways to address grievances; and a return to vigilantism…