In a recent episode of "The Real Story," Michael Letts, a veteran law enforcement officer and founder of InVestUSA, delivered a powerful indictment of America's deepening cultural crisis in response to the tragic killing of Texas high school athlete Austin Metcalf.
Speaking with host Riley Lewis, Letts decried what he views as the collapse of moral values and respect for human life among today's youth.
"You're going to tell me the way we solve an issue because you want me to move five feet is to stab you in the heart? That's horrific," Letts said. "This is not about race. This is about values and principles."
Letts' nonprofit organization, InVestUSA, provides protective gear to law enforcement and first responders. But his mission goes far beyond equipment—he is increasingly sounding the alarm on the cultural rot he believes is undermining law and order across America.
Referring to the stabbing suspect, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who was released on house arrest after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000, Letts said the decision sends the wrong message to the public.
"How dare you reduce that [bond] just because of pressure from mainstream media," he said, arguing the justice system appears increasingly beholden to media narratives and public pressure.
Letts also criticized what he perceives as lopsided media coverage that elevates perpetrators while marginalizing victims.
"Notice they're saying little about Metcalf," Letts noted. "The mainstream media has been manipulating public sympathy for decades—and Americans are finally waking up to it."
Still, Letts offered a silver lining. "Americans have a huge heart," he said. "But unfortunately, you can pull on those strings and manipulate it very easily. That has to stop."
He expressed hope that the Metcalf family might find purpose in advocating for judicial reform.
"We know we have real reforms that need to occur in our judicial system," Letts said. "If Metcalf's legacy can be honored by making permanent changes, we would welcome the opportunity to work with them."
The case, in which Anthony admitted to stabbing Metcalf following an altercation at a track meet, has sparked outrage. The fact that Anthony's fundraiser drew over $430,000, while the public showed little support for Metcalf's family, highlights what Letts sees as a troubling inversion of justice.
"We're sending the message to the globe that America is soft on crime," Letts said. "If you commit a crime here, you're treated like a star. That image must be broken."
As a law enforcement chaplain and ordained minister, Letts emphasized that true justice is rooted in unwavering values. "You don't have to be white or Black. Principles matter. If you don't have them, you don't have law and order. And without that, you have chaos."
Letts concluded with a call to action: "Our children and the future of this nation depend on us standing firm—for justice, for truth, and for the restoration of values that once made this country strong."
Listen to the full episode here.
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Michael Letts is the author of Truth, Lies and Control: Finding Hope in an Upside-Down World. Order your copy on Amazon today!
To learn more about Michael Letts, go to michaelletts.us, and to learn more about his nonprofit organization InVestUSA, which provides free vests to first responders, visit investusa.org.
Read the full history of InVestUSA with Michael Letts by clicking HERE.
Speaking with host Riley Lewis, Letts decried what he views as the collapse of moral values and respect for human life among today's youth.
"You're going to tell me the way we solve an issue because you want me to move five feet is to stab you in the heart? That's horrific," Letts said. "This is not about race. This is about values and principles."
Letts' nonprofit organization, InVestUSA, provides protective gear to law enforcement and first responders. But his mission goes far beyond equipment—he is increasingly sounding the alarm on the cultural rot he believes is undermining law and order across America.
Referring to the stabbing suspect, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who was released on house arrest after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000, Letts said the decision sends the wrong message to the public.
"How dare you reduce that [bond] just because of pressure from mainstream media," he said, arguing the justice system appears increasingly beholden to media narratives and public pressure.
Letts also criticized what he perceives as lopsided media coverage that elevates perpetrators while marginalizing victims.
"Notice they're saying little about Metcalf," Letts noted. "The mainstream media has been manipulating public sympathy for decades—and Americans are finally waking up to it."
Still, Letts offered a silver lining. "Americans have a huge heart," he said. "But unfortunately, you can pull on those strings and manipulate it very easily. That has to stop."
He expressed hope that the Metcalf family might find purpose in advocating for judicial reform.
"We know we have real reforms that need to occur in our judicial system," Letts said. "If Metcalf's legacy can be honored by making permanent changes, we would welcome the opportunity to work with them."
The case, in which Anthony admitted to stabbing Metcalf following an altercation at a track meet, has sparked outrage. The fact that Anthony's fundraiser drew over $430,000, while the public showed little support for Metcalf's family, highlights what Letts sees as a troubling inversion of justice.
"We're sending the message to the globe that America is soft on crime," Letts said. "If you commit a crime here, you're treated like a star. That image must be broken."
As a law enforcement chaplain and ordained minister, Letts emphasized that true justice is rooted in unwavering values. "You don't have to be white or Black. Principles matter. If you don't have them, you don't have law and order. And without that, you have chaos."
Letts concluded with a call to action: "Our children and the future of this nation depend on us standing firm—for justice, for truth, and for the restoration of values that once made this country strong."
Listen to the full episode here.
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Michael Letts is the author of Truth, Lies and Control: Finding Hope in an Upside-Down World. Order your copy on Amazon today!
To learn more about Michael Letts, go to michaelletts.us, and to learn more about his nonprofit organization InVestUSA, which provides free vests to first responders, visit investusa.org.
Read the full history of InVestUSA with Michael Letts by clicking HERE.
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