Will Live Forever In Infamy
Yesterday, as you well know by now, was a day like now other in American history. It wasn't a foreign power or an outside terrorist organization. It was American citizens attempting to stop a peaceful transition of power after a democratic election in a country that many around the world have looked at as a model for democratic governance. It was frightening to see this mob storm the US Capital Building. It was frightening to see trespassers sitting at the desk of the Speaker of the House.
When the rioters were gone and safety was restored inside the Capital, Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Jan. 6, 2021 will "live forever in infamy.'' Indeed. It certainly isn't a day I will ever forget.
Senator Schumer said it so well. "This temple to democracy was desecrated, its windows smashed, our offices vandalized. The world saw Americans' elected officials hurriedly ushered out because they were in harm's way. The House and Senate floors were places of shelter until the evacuation was ordered, leaving rioters to stalk these hallowed halls. Lawmakers and our staffs, average citizens who love their country, serve it every day, feared for their lives."
Senator Schumer further said "This will be a stain on our country, not so easily washed away. The final, terrible indelible, legacy of the 45th president of the United States, undoubtedly our worst."
We can move forward. I KNOW we can - it's the American way. We need to follow the law though and we need to use courtesy and respect, even at times when we disagree. The good news is that in the wee hours of the morning, Congress was finally able to do it's Constitutionally mandated job. The lawful election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris has been certified.
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