Biden’s Pain: Comparing Son’s Loss to Israeli Tragedy
We Can All Agree: Losing a Son or Daughter is a Tragedy
We can all agree that losing a son or daughter is a tragedy that no decent person wishes on a parent.
That said, when that parent is the president of the most powerful nation on earth, and he deals with tragedies of much greater magnitude on a regular basis, he has to keep his own loss in perspective, rather than regularly, often outrageously, comparing the burdens of others to his own.
But such is the problematic case of President Joe Biden and his late son, Beau. The oldest son of the current president died in 2015, at the age of 46, after a battle with brain cancer. This is, indeed, a heartbreaking thing for anyone to endure.
As of early Wednesday morning, hundreds of Israelis — men, women and children — were known to have been murdered amid the carnage caused by the terrorist group Hamas and its massive attack Saturday on the Jewish state. A CNN report, citing the Israeli Embassy in the U.S., put the number at more than 1,000. At least 14 of the dead were Americans.
Meanwhile, between 100 and 150 hostages are believed to be held in Gaza by the terrorist group — some of them American citizens, according to The Associated Press.
Israel is preparing a massive retaliation upon the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip and there are worries this could escalate into a wider war, particularly since Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced he had “released all restraints” on Israel Defense Forces.
The Israeli cabinet on Sunday issued the country’s first declaration of war in more than 50 years.
Now was not the time to talk about the death of Beau Biden. So, in true Joe Biden fashion, the president essentially did just that.
In remarks on the terrorist attacks given Tuesday, Biden said that “Americans across the country are praying for all those families that have been ripped apart” and that “a lot of us know how it feels.
“It leaves a black hole in your chest when you lose family, feeling like you’re being sucked in,” Biden said. “The anger, the pain, the sense of hopelessness.”
“This is what they mean by a ‘human tragedy’ — an atrocity on an appalling scale.”
Biden compares himself losing son Beau to Israelis whose family members were slaughtered by Hamas: “A lot of us know how it feels. It leaves a black hole in your chest when you lose family, feeling like you’re being sucked in. The anger…pain…sense of hopelessness…tragedy” pic.twitter.com/BSnYOyUOM1
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) October 10, 2023
No, Biden does not directly speak to the death of Beau Biden in the clip. And to be fair, his oldest son wasn’t the only immediate family member Biden has lost. In 1972, his first wife and 13-month-old daughter, Amy, were killed in a car accident (one Biden unfairly, and unforgivably, blamed on the other driver for decades).
But anyone with the slightest familiarity with Joe Biden knew precisely what he was talking about:
Bringing up Beau at almost every tragedy needs to stop.
— Steven Y (@SYIndependent) October 10, 2023
How many times is he going to bring that up when someone dies? It’s his go to and it’s beyond disingenuous now.
— barn-182 (@barn182) October 10, 2023
And it’s not just tacitly comparing the death of his son — under hospital care, surrounded by his family — to the shocking slaughter, rape, torture and kidnapping of Israelis.
As social media users pointed out: It always has to be about Joe. Remember the wildfires in Maui? And how he tried to compare the loss felt by the people there to the loss he felt after a small house fire?
Biden compared a small kitchen fire he once had in his home, to thousands of Maui residents losing their entire homes, cars, and possessions. pic.twitter.com/zT2peXLJPo
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) August 22, 2023
First Biden checked his watch at a funeral.
Then he tried to compare people in Maui losing everything to a kitchen fire where he almost lost a car.
Now he compares losing his son Beau to cancer to those who were killed by militants in cold blood.
— Calvin (@RealCalvinX) October 10, 2023
But Beau is the touchstone he keeps returning to. After U.S. troops died in the bombing of Kabul airport during the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, multiple reports said that, when Biden met with families, he also brought up the loss of his son. They weren’t quite sympathetic — but then, neither was he.
Now, two years later, we’re facing the most serious conflict in Israel since the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Thousands lay dead. Many are calling it Israel’s 9/11.
But for Joe Biden, it’s still all about Beau. What a surprise.
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What responsibilities do citizens have in holding their leaders accountable for prioritizing the needs of the nation and demonstrating empathy towards all those affected by tragedies
Isn’t a hole in your heart big enough for loved ones who are with you, you lost, wounded, missing, or seeking a safe harbor? That’s how we feel,” he added.
While it is undoubtedly a tragedy for President Biden and his family to have lost his son, it is grossly inappropriate and disrespectful to compare this personal loss to the immense suffering and loss of lives caused by terrorist attacks in Israel. By doing so, President Biden minimizes the severity of the situation and demonstrates a lack of empathy towards those who are enduring unimaginable pain and grief.
This is not the first time President Biden has made such comparisons. In January 2019, he compared the Trump administration’s policy of separating immigrant families at the border to the loss of his son, saying, “This is not who we are as a nation. And it has to end. Now.” While the separation of families is undoubtedly a significant issue, to equate it to the loss of a child is an insensitive and inappropriate comparison.
As the leader of the United States, President Biden should be focused on addressing the pressing issues at hand and providing support to those in need, rather than constantly drawing attention back to his own personal experiences. It is crucial for a president to demonstrate empathy and understanding towards the suffering of others, particularly during times of crisis.
In this current situation, with the escalating violence in Israel, it is essential for President Biden to prioritize the well-being and safety of the American citizens affected and work towards a peaceful resolution. Instead of overshadowing the tragic events with his personal loss, he should be actively engaging with the international community to find a solution and ensure the protection of innocent lives.
Throughout history, leaders have been called upon to display strength, compassion, and leadership during times of crisis. President Biden must rise to this challenge and show the world that he can effectively navigate these difficult situations with grace and dignity.
As citizens, we must hold our leaders accountable and expect them to act in the best interests of the people they serve. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that our leaders prioritize the needs of the nation and demonstrate empathy and understanding towards all those affected by tragedies, regardless of their own personal experiences.
While it is undoubtedly heart-wrenching for any parent to lose a child, we must remember that there are countless others around the world facing their own tragedies. It is crucial that we approach these situations with compassion and sensitivity, recognizing the immense pain and suffering that so many are enduring.
As we navigate through these challenging times, let us unite in our support for one another and strive to create a world where tragedies are minimized, and peace and understanding prevail.
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