The recent violent assault on Tribeau Brown at the Redlight Community, coupled with the apathy of bystanders, highlights a grave societal issue. Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s words, “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil,” resonate as we witness the disturbing lawlessness and the apparent incompetence of the police. The shocking video circulating on social media, particularly on Facebook, has sparked widespread outrage, questioning the inaction of countless onlookers.
By Rufus S. Berry II, MBA, [email protected], Contributing Writer
In the Redlight Community, Tribeau Brown’s vulnerable figure absorbs the brutality of the assault, while spectators stand idly by, indifferent to her suffering. This incident exposes our society’s descent into lawlessness and points to a pressing need for intervention by the authorities.
As a nation, we should be deeply ashamed that our collective response to such an emergency falls short of our idealized heroism. The absence of a national outcry and demonstration of support for Tribeau Brown is a disgrace. We must recognize our moral duty as fellow citizens and children of God to be vigilant in protecting one another.
The prevailing silence in the face of evil raises profound questions about our obligations to each other as Liberians. The surge in violence within our society calls for a collective examination of our responsibilities. Our safety depends on our willingness to act, to bear sympathetic witness, and to preserve the essential worthiness of every individual.
In the wake of this tragedy, bystanders in the Redlight Community are likened to aids and abettors, as their inaction contributes to the crime. Let us not be complicit by looking away when crimes are committed. Support for Tribeau Brown, both morally and financially, becomes imperative as we hope for her swift and complete recovery. It is time for us to break the silence and stand together against the growing lawlessness that threatens the fabric of our society.