Laken Riley’s killer was convicted of murder, but he never should have been there in the first place. If Jose Ibarra had been prevented from entering the USA illegally in 2022, Laken would still be alive today. So why does this keep happening?

The empathy of good people is being manipulated by activists and extremists who yell words like “tolerance” or “justice” to bully others into compliance. Allie Beth Stuckey calls it “Toxic Empathy” and says it’s why so many progressive ideas, like unrestricted immigration or gender surgeries on children, continue to be defended by well-meaning people even as the negative effects dominate headlines.

Allie Beth Stuckey hosts the “Relatable” podcast and is the author of multiple New York Times bestselling books including “You’re Not Enough (And That’s Okay)” and “Toxic Empathy” available at https://amzn.to/4eECNg3. Stuckey has interviewed figures such as President Donald Trump, Governor Ron DeSantis, and Dr. John MacArthur. Find more at https://alliebethstuckey.com and follow her at https://x.com/conservmillen

Rep. Morgan Griffith represents Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He chairs the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and serves on its Health and Energy Subcommittees. He also sits on the Committee on House Administration. Previously, he was the Virginia House Majority Leader, the first Republican to hold the role. He holds degrees from Emory & Henry College, and Washington and Lee University School of Law. Follow him at https://x.com/RepMGriffith

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