There is a ton of rhetoric floating around about fear. It reminds everyone not to fear. We hear and probably have said some of these “don’t fear,” “Fear is like sitting in a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” “There is nothing to fear but fear itself.” “Fear is a liar.” Ironically, I have come to the realization that for many it is just words. We say, “Fear no one,” but we fail to speak because some will be offended. So, we hold our tongue in fear. We are free, but our children can’t go to school in safety because of the increase in school violence. Consequently, they live in fear. Parents and teachers held hostage, at the mercy of the children, they are to mentor and teach. They wring their hands, afraid to discipline. Even policemen find their hands tied because of the fear of repercussions if they act even when it’s j