Last week I read a story that disturbed me. Just a little 1000 to 1500 word news post about a couple of Capitol Police officers, one of whom was Harry Dunn. I’m sure you have heard of him, he is one of many officers that attempted to defend the Capitol building on Jan. 6th, 2020. They were invited to come and speak to the Pennsylvania State Legislature about their experiences on that day. When these men entered The Chamber, they were met with jeers and boos from Republican Lawmakers. Several members, about ten, got up and left, and several more turned their backs on them. I find these actions by Republican Legislators to be disgraceful and disgusting. This is supposed to be the party of law and order, the Back the Blue Republicans.
That kind of behavior is exactly 180 degrees from what you would expect from true believers in law and order. What is happening in this great land of ours if we do not even have the decency to listen to police officers describe their experiences. Common sense and good manners should dictate that we at least listen to these men. Denying the veracity of their experiences or pretending that what happened on Jan. 6th was something other than what it was, is insane.
The Republican soul currently consumed with retribution and revenge because Donald Trump was found guilty last week. They are threatening to prosecute and jail all Democrats whose names they can remember. They are attacking the process and not the substance, and their arguments are flawed. The Judge was fair and gave Trump ample leeway. The Jury was picked with input from Trump’s legal team, and that same team presented no defense! Let’s face it, if your motivation is to get even and not to get better, then maybe you are on the wrong track.
JeffDems will be “tabling” at the Laurel Fest Sidewalk Sale, from 9am – 3pm on Friday June 14, Main St., Brookville. Stop by and show your support, plus you will be able to meet our special guest, from 11am – 2pm: William “Bill” McGill, candidate for PA State Senate, District 25.
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June 14, Friday, 9am – 3pm, Brookville Laurel Fest, Craft & Vendor Sidewalk Sale, Main St.
JeffDems will be “tabling” and you will be able to meet our guest, from 11am – 2pm: William “Bill” McGill, candidate for PA Senate, District 25.
* June 29 – July 6: Festival in the Park – Barclay Square, Punxsutawney
– We will, once again, be an exhibitor and will need volunteers to “man” the JeffDems booth.
* July 14 – July 20: Jefferson County Fair – County Fairgrounds, Brookville
– We will, once again, be an exhibitor and will need volunteers to “man” the JeffDems booth.
* August 23 – 24: Demstock 2024 @ The Butler County Farm Show Grounds
– More info will be coming soon. We may be purchasing a County Sponsorship, which will enable us to exhibit and receive an allotment of tickets for Saturday 8/23, and one overnight camping pass. Individual tickets can be purchased by going to demstock.net
* Picnic @ Nick’s: Date TBD
*Sept 6: Jefferson-Clearfield Dinner – Luigi’s Villa, DuBois
-Candidates and good food, 5PM Cocktail Hour, cash bar, 6PM dinner
