As I walked through the Rotunda post-insurrection, I was struck by the symbolic weight of cleaning the mess left behind by those who disrupted democracy. It made me realize that our role as citizens is to safeguard and care for our democracy, not just when it’s convenient, but especially in times of distress. Picking up the debris reminded me that we all have a duty to preserve the sanctity of our institutions.
The stark contrast between the jubilant celebration of an incoming president and the chaos of the Capitol riot just four years prior is a powerful reminder of how fragile our democratic processes can be. The Rotunda, a place representative of American history and dignity, became a stage for chaos and disorder that day. Reflecting on this history, we must recognize the importance of civic engagement to prevent such events in the future.
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