by Michael Corthell
First of all what is insurrection against the United States government?
''Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.'' 18 U.S. Code § 2383 re: Rebellion or insurrection
We have now witnessed the President of the United States, more than 100 Republican members of the House of Representatives, and 14 Republican Senators attempt an unsuccessful coup d’etat against American democracy.
The president directly incited the seditious act of insurrection. The 114 members of Congress attempted to overthrow a lawful, secure election trying to disenfranchise millions of Americans.
Will anyone be held accountable criminally? They must be, in order to reassure the American people and send a warning to others who would attack our government.
''Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.'' 18 U.S. Code § 2383 re: Rebellion or insurrection
The president directly incited the seditious act of insurrection. The 114 members of Congress attempted to overthrow a lawful, secure election trying to disenfranchise millions of Americans.
Will anyone be held accountable criminally? They must be, in order to reassure the American people and send a warning to others who would attack our government.
The justice department must fully investigate these crimes, but today January 7, 2021 the President must be lawfully removed from office in order to secure the nation and keep our democracy from suffering further damage.
We were warned. In the days leading up to this insurrection, online forums popular with the far right were filled with threats of violence. The president invited these groups to come to the Capitol yesterday and then he lit the match.
The warning is this. The Trump presidency is ending soon, but his supporters aren't going anywhere.
Mr. Biden has his work cut out for him and so do all decent, sane Americans. Let's get to work by strengthening and securing our Constitutional Republic.
We were warned. In the days leading up to this insurrection, online forums popular with the far right were filled with threats of violence. The president invited these groups to come to the Capitol yesterday and then he lit the match.
The warning is this. The Trump presidency is ending soon, but his supporters aren't going anywhere.
Mr. Biden has his work cut out for him and so do all decent, sane Americans. Let's get to work by strengthening and securing our Constitutional Republic.
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