Trump has blood on his hands
The insurrection in our nation’s Capital was instigated by Donald Trump, his false claims of election fraud, and his opportunistic enablers who supported and amplified his delusions and demagogic actions.
At his rally on the morn of Jan. 6, just hours before Congress was to fulfill its constitutional obligations certifying Joe Biden as our next president, Trump specifically directed his band of domestic terrorists to march to the Capital Building and disrupt constitutionally mandated processes because he could not otherwise steal an election he lost by 7 million votes.
His words and his deeds led to the death of four people, as well as the outrageous spectacle of Congress being overrun. Almost as horrifying was the praise and blessings he lavished on his sycophants after Congress had been violated. This
sorry excuse for a man now has blood on his hands and should be broadly condemned, if not removed from office immediately before he can do more harm.
Condemnation of Trump and his enablers should not just come from national leaders and national media. Our local and statewide leaders and our local media should not stay silent; they should not acquiesce in the horrors our nation has endured; they should have the courage to take the lead in denouncing Trump and the domestic terror he has instigated; and they should encourage their counterparts in other cities, towns and villages to do the same.
Local voices magnified across towns and regions and states can help preserve and strengthen our democracy. For those who are tentative or reluctant, be inspired by Norman Rockwell’s portrait of the modest local laborer speaking his piece at a New England town hall meeting. We have seen something; now say something.