Moving On?

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I was listening to a current United States Senator talking about the January 6, 2021 attack on our Capitol in Washington, D.C.

She said that her "constituents have moved on" and don't think about it anymore, so, she has also.

Is that true?  Have we just moved on from that domestic attack that killed and injured a number of people and attempted to prevent our vote from counting?

I sure hope not.

In fact, I think it is good to look at it again, in hindsight, especially in this election year.  Not to stir up hatred and division, but as a reminder to us of just how important our election process and the "peaceful transfer of power" is to our country.

So, no matter who you support(ed) for President, I ask you to please watch this video of the Select Committee.  The Committee reported, in detail, everything that took place, not only on January 6th, but leading up to it. It's really a historical, factual account.

If you think you know what happened, you actually don't. You will be surprised, guaranteed.

The link I am sharing is the last hearing that summarizes all of the information that they accumulated over several hearings. It includes personal testimonies, recordings and documentation. Most shocking are some of the videos they share that we have not seen before. 

You will find out who was talking (and messaging) who. What was happening in real time. It gives us insight into the leaders of our country and puts us inside operations of our government.

Their work remains relevant to us moving forward.

Since it is quite long, you may want to break it up, but of course you can watch all of the hearings leading up to this one as well, if you prefer!

Here's the link.  Please take the time to watch it and share it, with others:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbRVqWbHGuo

One caveat:  Please do not make any comments until you have watched this, and then, please, do not unleash your anger and divisive emotions here.  

I am simply sharing it in the hope that you will find it informative and helpful.

Janet Cassidy
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