January 7, 2021
Dear editor;
January 6 was a dark day in the history of the United States of America. The activities on Capitol Hill should have been a procedural exercise to finalize the 2020 election. Indeed, our Nation’s Capitol was attacked by domestic terrorists seeking to invalidate the will of the people.
The actions by these terrorists have had no impact on the results of the election. This violent mob was encouraged by an outgoing president who lost re-election in a free and fair election.
Donald Trump has emboldened and empowered violent agitators, perpetuated dangerous conspiracy theories, and dishonored the office of the president. Furthermore, the members of Congress who continuously lie to the American people about the proven legitimacy of this election are responsible for the January 6 horrific events. There is blood on their hands.
The League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters Aurora Area call on president Donald Trump to concede the election immediately. We call on all members of Congress to respect the certification process, condemn the actions of these terrorists, and support a peaceful inauguration January 20.
Deborah L. Fisher, League of Women Voters Aurora Area