Despite four months having passed since the events of January 6th, we continue to hear new and riveting accounts about that tragic day. The rally turned insurrection was fueled by false and unsubstantiated claims designed to undermine the electorate’s faith in our democracy and overturn the will of the people. If you have not read recent interviews with U.S. Capitol Police Officer Michael Fanone, or Senator Joe Manchin, regarding their perspectives on the January 6th insurrection – you should.
Officer Fanone was dragged into the crowd where he was beaten, tased, and smashed with flag poles. As he lay prone on the ground, shouts emerged – “Kill him with his own gun!” A short time later, another officer was able to pull Fanone away from the mob, saving his life. The events of January 6th resulted in Fanone suffering a heart attack and being hospitalized. While reflecting on the insurrection at the Capitol, Officer Fanone stated, “It’s very difficult seeing elected officials and other individuals whitewash the events of that day or downplay what happened.”
Senator Joe Manchin (WV), summarized his experience by saying, "January 6 changed me. I never thought in my life, I’d never read in history books to where our form of government had been attacked, at our seat of government, which is Washington, D.C., at our Capitol, by our own people."
In my campaign for the House of Delegates 33rd District seat, I’ve said that good judgment, reasoning skills, and the ability to discern fact from fiction are key attributes every elected official should possess. Regrettably, my opponent, Dave LaRock, struggles in each of these areas. From hosting a “Stop-The-Steal” rally, to attempting to set-aside Virginia’s 2020 election results, to promoting and participating in the rally, turned insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, to casting doubt on the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, Mr. LaRock views the world through a lens distorted by fear and cynicism while simultaneously promoting his own virtue and patriotism. In reality, nothing my opponent did on or in the days leading up to January 6th embodied even a modicum of patriotism. Just ask a real patriot like Officer Fanone.
Four months have passed since our Capitol was attacked because of people like Dave LaRock perpetuating a shameful lie aimed at dividing our communities. Four months from now, Virginians will start casting votes to shape the future of our Commonwealth. Lest we forget, this election cycle calls on each of us to jettison those who attempted to undermine our democracy.
Paul Siker
Waterford
Candidate For District 33, Virginia House of Delegates
The Link LonkMay 07, 2021 at 02:00AM
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