The January 6th Committee’s final report and criminal referrals reflect an unmistakable truth: that Donald Trump orchestrated an attempt to overthrow our democracy, and has been abetted by leaders in the Republican Party. But we've also come to see how that day highlighted the perilous road which partisanship has led us down. Division, hate and conspiracy reinforce an ‘us vs them’ politics. Politicians fight to prevent competition, preferring instead to lock the American people in a culture of fear and distrust.
The answer to January 6th isn’t just accountability - though that certainly is a necessary component. It also requires we reinvigorate American democracy in the hearts of our people, take bold and innovative action to reinforce our institutions, and fearlessly reform our political system to bring greater choice and expression to all citizens.
Without those other components, we are only delaying the unraveling of our Constitutional Republic.
If there is so much evidence of his guilt why hasn’t he been charged like the other hundreds of people at the scene of the crime that day? He was after all the main instigator of the violence.
I personally think that he sanctioned and supported the violence but am sad that the criminal justice system did not see fit to arrest and charge him for encouraging the events of that day. We left it to a bunch of politicians who had nothing but furthering their own cause in mind. The hearings also appeared to be a bit lopsided. Truth in advertising, I voted for Trump, the school yard bully, but could not stand him by the next election and did not vote for him. I also did not vote for Biden so where did that leave me? I did a write in candidate.
Moving forward there are very few on either side that appeal to me. Among the Democrats I could vote for Harold Ford but he does not seem to have any desire. On the Republican side maybe a Tom Cotton kind of guy.
The January 6th committee was an example of how the parties have turned to media and played to their bases. The lack of politicians with the courage to do what’s best for the country is disturbing, and should inspire all reasonable Americans to move……Forward!
I do agree. I’m with Liz all the way! I don’t think Trump should ever be allowed to hold office again. We need to preserve our Constitutional Republic.
Don’t agree with this. The January 6 Committee was a partisan kangaroo court whose recommendations were a foregone conclusion. Whether Trump’s actions merit prosecution is undetermined, but the January 6 recommendations are not the basis for it.
Official Statement on the Passing of Congressman Jim Kolbe
Official Statement on the Final Report and Criminal Referrals of the January 6th Committee
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