And those who stand accountable
by Jim Wertz
Tyler Merbler
The attack on the United States Capitol was the most heinous act in modern America. It's been compared to the War of 1812, but that was carried out by the British. It's been compared to the Civil War, but that was caused by the official acts of secession carried out by 11 Southern slave-holding states. The insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021 was different because it was waged by a ragtag collection of so-called patriots composed of working-class whites, members of law enforcement (retired and active), former members of the military, wannabe pundits, and even some elected officials. But on that day, they acted in no official capacity, with no legitimate grievance against the government they tried to depose. The mob that stormed the Capitol was little more than petulant children acting out because they didn't get their way.