Assault on the American way of life

Wednesday’s rioting in the nation’s Capitol represents the culmination of a widespread revolutionary assault on the American way of life. The assault has been directed at the legislative and executive branches of the 50 state governments, which are responsible for overseeing our elections; several state and federal judiciaries where disputes are handled; and the supreme legislative power of the federal government, the Congress of the United States.

This movement has also attempted to undermine institutions such as public schools and private churches. Schools are responsible for providing young people with the capacity to act as good citizens. Churches have tried to instill the importance of loving one’s enemies, which for more than 200 years has resulted in the peaceful transfer of power in our governments. Kimball Shinkoskey

Woods Cross, Utah

Will President Donald Trump pardon the rioters who committed acts of domestic terrorism and disrupted the government?

Pardoning these insurrectionists will be a way for him to maintain his popularity among them and use them to harass and intimidate members of his own party.

The greatest danger that Trump presents to America will be in his last remaining days in office. The storming of the Capitol was an opening act as proTrump agitators indicate that they might repeat this insurrection during the inauguration.

George Magakis Jr.

Norristown, Pa.

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