Capitol riot was ‘a normal tourist visit’? I think not.

I’m still 90, still writing letters, helping to eliminating the frustration that I have with the members of Congress, especially the Republicans, and yes, some Democrats. Do not people know what compromise is? I think not.

First of all, I would like to address the comment made by Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia. He compared the mob’s breaching of the Capitol, and I quote, “a normal tourist visit.” What kind of statement was that, while we all watched the mob break into the building and assault people? Does he really think people are stupid? Of course, he is a Republican, so I guess that explains it.

Now, getting on to the commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. 35 Republicans joined with the Democrats in passing the bill. What are the rest of the Republicans afraid of, if there is nothing to hide, why not vote for it? Now, on to Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, the QAnon supporter; do we really need someone like her in our government? I think not.

Ray L. Johnson

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