On Wednesday, armed officers stormed a public school and, in the course of a "commando" sweep, forced students face down on the floor while performing a raid.

Click here for CBS News report on the raid

Where did this happen? Iraq? Afghanistan? One of the many countries controlled by dictators where citizens have no constitutional protections?

No. This attack happened at a high school in South Carolina.

Given the recent history of violence in schools, this raid is particularly horrific to any parent who sends their kids out wondering if they will have to duck bullets to survive math class.

There is no acceptable excuse for this despicable breach of the public trust - and according to CBS news, the principal doesn't offer one. He defends the action as necessary for "crime prevention" even though no drugs were located in the school.

I have simple goals for my life and for my children. I want us all to live in the country I was promised growing up - a democracy with a constitution. I do not wish for more and I will not settle for less.

It is necessary and imperative that we act now to make sure this state-sanctioned violation of civil liberties is not repeated. Please take a moment and contact anyone you think should know about this disastrous decision. Check out the direct action of one concerned woman:

Talking Back

Have hope.

-Bee Lavender