The supposed happier ending of *Old Yeller* suddenly looks like a beacon of hope compared to the current turbulence. A police controversy, a dramatic ICE arrest, and a looter being roughed up are the unfolding drama on the streets right now. Drawing sharp lessons from past administrations that crumbled under pressure, the big question remains: When the line between law and lawlessness blurs, which way will the city's leadership truly lean? Calm resolution doesn't appear to be on the agenda. #NYC