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Column: Yes, the Capitol is a ‘symbol of democracy.’ One with a really troubled history [Los Angeles Times] “Symbol of democracy.” The phrase echoed in one form or another throughout social media on Wednesday as swarms of Trump supporters smashed their way into the U.S. Capitol building, instigated by a bitter president who refuses to recognize his electoral defeat. Images of extremists sporting MAGA hats and Trump banners, parading around the building at least one carrying a Confederate battle flag was a direct assault on democracy’s most potent symbol and, ultimately, democracy itself. “The Capitol building is the center and sacred symbol of democracy,” tweeted Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican from Florida. “Today’s violent actions undermine the principles and values that our nation was founded on.”

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