To the Editor:
Reflections on 01/06/21
On a day in which our elected lawmakers were carrying out their Constitutional roles, violent rioters, rather than peaceful protesters, illegally entered the U.S. Capitol and disrupted and obstructed our government. Tragically, people died during this riot. Those responsible, those who instigated it, and those who played any role in it, both domestically or abroad, must be held accountable to the full extent of the law for their illegal actions and the resulting deadly consequences.
I understand that U.S. senators, forced to shelter together for their safety, had meaningful conversations, and this hopeful sign helped me sleep last night. We must use the peaceful power of the vote to elect courageous lawmakers, at all levels of our government, who will do the hard work to heal the polarized divide and build a more civil union for all the people of the United States of America.
Peace.
Sincerely,
Mary Jo Nosal,
Old Lyme
I agree with you.
However, any solution that enables a pardon by the current VP is not a solution. In my mind, it’s better to also bring charges against trump, junior, and rudy; but I’m not a prosecutor.
While under siege, Sen. Cruz texted ‘I’m leading the fight to reject electors from key states unless there is an emergency audit of the election results,” the message read. “Will you stand with me?” The text was followed by a link to his fundraising page. He said that it was scheduled in advance.
Several months ago, David Collins asked our SECT elected office holders where they stood on this president. Collins was demonized. I am even more curious right now.
Doesn’t your heart go out to Melania and Ivanka?
Well said, Mary Jo.
Thanks for posting this Mary Jo. I have been wondering why we have not seen a comment by other town and state leaders.