This attack, occurring just hours after Strings himself performed in the city, is a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in our own backyard, thanks to lax border policies and misguided foreign entanglements. Strings didn't mince words, expressing his heartbreak for the victims and their families, questioning why such violence has to mar our celebrations. "Why can't we just enjoy a night out and celebrate the new year in peace without someone carrying out senseless acts of violence?" he asked, echoing the sentiments of millions of Americans tired of these senseless acts.
The community and country stands with Billy Strings in mourning.
The attack in New Orleans, with its ISIS flag waving in the face of our freedoms, should be a wake-up call. It's time we get serious about national security, scrutinize our immigration policies, and stop playing into the hands of those who would see us fall. Billy Strings' outcry is our outcry – for safety, for peace, and for the America we love. Let's not let this tragedy be in vain.