Insurrection

Merely stating Jan. 6, 2021 was a turbulent day in our history would be a gross understatement. Rather it was an attack on our beloved democracy that we have cherished for over 240 years.

I for one believe it was a serious movement to take down our democracy. Thiswas nothing less than an insurrection thatwas incited by the very president who pledged to “protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.”

Jan. 6 should not be a surprise to anyone who has objectively witnessed the lies and conspiracy theories that have been spewed by President Donald Trump and members of his inner circle for the past four years. To be clear, this is a culmination of a failed administration that would use any means possible to reverse a fair and accurate election.

Trump incited riots on the streets of Washington and on our Capitol. Our country has been hurt domestically and internationally. Our democracy is viewed as a failure by our adversaries and they will, no doubt, capitalize on our failures.

Trump has his minions do his bidding and then calls them traitors when they don’t show100% loyalty, 100% of the time. After five deaths, including a police officer, he accepts no blame. Then for the sole purpose of protecting his own hide, he does a180 and calls for calm and a peaceful transition of power. Really?

Finally, we must prosecute the thugs responsible for five deaths and the desecration of the Capitol to the fullest extent of the law. We must also have a “911 like” commission to determine how we strengthen the infrastructures of the very institutions that represent our democracy, such as the Capitol, White House, Supreme Court and other bastions of democracy.

And don’t forget the power of prayer. We should all pray for our country and for the success of the Biden Administration. Our country must return to its position as a beacon of democracy in the world - that “Shining City on a Hill.”

MEL TUCKFIELD

Arnold

President Trump