Welch: Vermonters need to step up, preserve democracy

To the Editor,
One year ago, on January 6, the US Capitol - the symbol of the democracy we all cherish - was attacked by a mob intent on overturning the decision of American voters to elect Joseph Biden as our 46th President.
The mob came within seconds of capturing Vice President Mike Pence to stop him from doing his constitutional duty of certifying election results. It invaded the US Senate and desecrated symbols of American democracy. The mob then attacked the House chamber, shattered windows, and attempted to batter down the barricaded doors.

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