Political Humor | An Open Letter to Jack Bauer

By Flowers Bloom

Jack, I don’t understand why you are so intent upon being so extraordinarily violent. You’re always yelling, pointing and shooting guns, blowing things up, and slitting people’s throats. Don’t you understand that things can usually be settled in a civil and rational way?

Have you ever obtained a lead, and said, “I know we have our disagreements, but I think we can talk things over and come to a mutual understanding? Have you ever asked what the other person’s needs are, or how they feel?

No. You just scream and yell at them, and demand that they give you what you want. You have to give respect to get respect, Jack. I know I am much more willing to help out my fellow humans when they are considerate of my needs as well.

It seems ineffective to go threatening everyone with harm if they don’t comply and give you what you want. Much like a greedy child that demands “Gimme, gimme, gimme,” and then threatening to hit the other person if she/he does not comply. I wouldn’t tolerate such behavior in my children, and I would most certainly expect better of our nations federal agents.

Your behavior appalls me, Jack. In the future, I would like to see an effort to achieve a greater level of understanding and compassion from you. Perhaps the next time you find someone who may have information that you need you will think about my advice. Maybe, instead of waving your gun around maniacally, you will say, “Let’s not fight. Give me a hug.” Never underestimate the power of hugs, Jack.

Hugs not Guns