When Political Cowardice Kills

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Imagine escaping war—leaving behind bombs, Russian brutality, and shattered cities—only to be butchered on a train in America. That’s exactly what happened on August 22, 2025, when 23‑year‑old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death aboard Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line. She fled tyranny for safety—and died because Democratic leadership in Charlotte prefers ideology over protection. Her accused killer, Decarlos Brown Jr., is a 34‑year‑old with 14 prior arrests and documented mental‑health issues, yet he was free to roam a public train. Days later, Charlotte’s Mayor Vi Lyles offered platitudes, pointed fingers at magistrates, then cruised to yet another Democratic primary win. Reward for failure. A campaign built on condolences while a young woman’s family plans a funeral.