Fighting for our democracy
One year ago, we witnessed an attack on our country: an insurrection by political extremists at the U.S. Capitol.
A mob of violent rioters defaced the Capitol and threatened the lives of the elected officials and staff working there — the core of American democracy. This was a pivotal moment for America and our fundamental promise of free and fair elections.
One year out from that horrible day, Congress has yet to secure the right to vote and the integrity of our elections — while state and county governments are passing laws to make it harder to vote. Hours-long lines and oppressive ID requirements are only the beginning, unless Congress acts.
The Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; both bills are essential to the survival of the American experiment. The House of Representatives has already passed them. We can’t let made-up Senate rules stand in the way of protecting our democracy.
Fighting for our democracy by passing voting rights legislation is one of the most important actions we can take as we commemorate this attack on our country.
John Wiseley
Carson City
Dagger in the heart
Justice Sotomayor is a partisan hack. Her one and only job is to impartially determine the constitutionally of a particular issue. Nobility of purpose or intent are immaterial; the ends do not justify the means. Tyranny by government or despot is still tyranny. Our Constitution limits government to ensure our freedoms.
Her willingness to misrepresent facts is troubling. But, her infidelity to the Constitution is a dagger in the heart of democracy. If she had an ounce of integrity she would resign or at least recuse herself from the issues now before the court.
Mike Rodgick
Carson City
