Trump insurrectionists and Rush Limbaugh are of the opinion that the Founding Fathers would not mind their violent insurrection words and acts. They are wrong. For instance, here are the words of George Washington to Gen. Henry Lee on an ongoing insurrection, written Aug. 26, 1794:
“This insurrection is viewed with universal indignation and abhorrence, except by those who have never missed an opportunity … openly to justify the daring infractions of law and order … attempting to suspend all proceedings against the insurgents, thereby to gain time, and if possible make the evil more extensive, more formidable and more difficult to counteract and subdue. … I see, under popular and fascinating disguises, the most diabolical attempts to destroy the best fabric of human government and happiness that has ever been presented for the acceptance of mankind.”
Washington would have dealt immediately and forcibly with President Trump and his insurrectionists. America remains in danger.
Bruce Braden
Carmel, Ind.