Virtue

Virtue signaling is a phrase used currently to describe a public expression intended to show good character and the moral correctness of one's position. A good example is a sanctuary city. This means they welcome all comers and will show them the hospitality they deserve. This was all well and good until migrants started being bused to these cities and then things changed. These are mostly liberal cities so their first response was to immediately ask the federal government for money. The latest attempt to deal with the problem is in NY City where the mayor is looking to place migrants in the homes of private citizens. Since the city votes 80% liberal there should be an overwhelming response to this plan. These people will gladly open their homes to the poor and downtrodden migrants. The mayor says he will pay $40 per night per migrant but I am sure the people will refuse the money because in their hearts they just want to help. The fact that these migrants have not been vetted and may be child molesters or people with past criminal records will have no bearing on the home owners. Get past the sarcasm and understand that it is easy to virtue signal when it does not require action.