The Greater Good #ThePresidentIsMissing

The Greater Good.

I know the answer...

I take another deep breath, my heart and mind engaged in a raging war. My heart tries to convince me out of committing this inhuman act, but my mind knows what's right.

I have one responsibility, one duty, and one aim; to protect the people of my country.

"Let's do it." 

I forced the words out in a clipped tone, trying to ignore my clammy hands and my heart pounding loudly. I can't afford to lose my composure, not when I have the entire United States relying on me, on those three words.

However, there was something in my heart that resented. I closed my eyes and could only picture the innocent faces of the children who are constrained to protect their destroyer.

It's not their fault, I thought, they deserve the chance to live to heart's content, but so do the 329.45 US citizens who have done nothing to deserve the fury of a derange terrorist.

I exhaled loudly, rubbing my eye with my palms, as Sanchez shouted orders to the team.

I was given this position for a reason; to think with my mind, to make the tough choice.

And that's what I'm doing.

For the greater good.

#ThePresidentIsMissing