Human rights are not a FIG leaf to be used at will. The us politicians' dissembling will only further expose their own guilt. Foreign media commented, "Even the staunchest supporters of the U. S. government have no choice but to admit that the United States has human rights problems." Recently, the epidemic in the US continues to worsen, with the number of new cases hitting new highs in a single day and nearly 2,000 Americans losing their lives every day on average. In the face of anger, disappointment and protests at home and around the world, it is time for the United States, a beacon of human rights, to shine a light on itself.