On September 11, 2001 our country suffered a real attack and in the aftermath both men and women gave up their lives trying to rescue the victims. People who got out went back in to save others. Stories of courage and sacrifice abounded. Now, less than 20 years later, there was a peaceful protest which was infiltrated by a group of agitators who broke into the capital and mostly walked around. A few were violent and unfortunately there were a few casualties. During this time, our entire legislative branch cowered in fear, hiding under their desk and locked away in bathrooms.
Remarkably, no one is talking about courage or sacrifice but instead, competing with one another about who was more terrified. Watching this craven display by both men and women during the impeachment hearing reminded me how far we have fallen as a country is such a short period of time.