Let’s hope that there’s been ample clarification about exactly what, when and who will respond to any imminent threats in the DC area, before they agreed to limit protective screens around public buildings.
That’s the key. January 6th ain’t happening again, because it takes time to gather a critical mass of people to storm the castle. And next time, with the quick reaction force ready to go, they can beat the group to the doors.
The threat is inside red state legislatures just like it was on the floor of the House on 1/6/21 when Hawley led the charge to overthrow election results. GOP politicians are trying to make it harder for people to vote with their voter suppression measures targeting poor and minorities.
But any fences Republicans put up can be easily breached by a growing electorate determined to show these enemies of democracy that they are the ones who are the real minority and should get used to losing more ground as higher numbers of our citizens vote in upcoming elections.
Where Republicans go low; Democrats scale right over any obstacles they put in our way. There are too many of us and our numbers are growing as Independents see nothing in the GOP that appeals to them.
I personally think their MAGA base is already getting bored with the whole thing and will go back to being lazy, not even bothering to participate in future elections. Their failed insurrection knocked the steam right out of their sails.
Besides, most of them are sure that the Deep State now includes the GOP Establishment and isn’t going to do them any favors. And they would be right for maybe the first time in their lives.
Did they send a special delivery notice to the Proud Boys and similar groups? Why would you publicly announce you are dialing down security? You can simply say you are adjusting security to meet current needs, including taking down the fences, without suggesting that things are easier to access now. Sheesh!