The nation and the world witnessed a har- rowing experience unlike any seen for more than 200 years. The underestimated insurrection that has been incited for more than four years finally became a reality.

President Trump, his Republican legislators and infected supporters have been building the hate and anger that erupted on Jan. 6. Too many stood by silently and numb to the racist hatred and white privilege continually exhibited by Donald Trump, who must take full responsibility for the disgraceful actions displayed.

President Trump has brought out the worst racist, terrorist hatred and anger this country has ever experienced. His words and actions have encouraged the submerged negative insurgents to openly and blatantly take action. Not only have heads been buried in the sand, but reality was totally disregarded.

If the people who invoked these perpetrators such as President Trump, Republican supporters and others don’t immediately take action to strongly discourage the dangerous terrorists, they will continue to plot to destroy the democratic way of life.

The traitors and terrorists who played a part in this horrific and violent action should be arrested and experience the fullest weight of the law. They will not go quietly under the rock from which they emerged and must be approached with the same impact that will cause them to back away and fear the reaction of a nation under attack.

PATRICIA BROWN

North Chesterfield