The big news today is that former President Donald Trump is a convicted felon under the laws of New York.

He might protest how unfair the laws of New York really are our how the jury of his peers in Manhattan were far left of many communities in America, but ultimately you choose where to live. That means you are subject to the rules that have been set out by the community and the judgements of the people who live in your community.

President Trump chose to live and do business in New York State. There are 49 other states, some with radically different laws and politics. Even more so then most people — he was free to leave the state and relocate his business where he chose. But he decided to stay in New York, and he chose not to obey the laws of New York. Now he will be sentenced for the consequences of his actions.