Letter: Efforts by Republicans should be punished

These representatives, Dan Bishop (District 9), Ted Budd (District 13), Madison

Cawthorn (District 11), Virginia Foxx (District 5), Richard Hudson (District 8), Gregory Murphy (District 3) and David Rouzer (District 7), are among the long list of Republican leaders that have incited this mob attack through their attempts to overturn the

will of the people. These seditious seven, along with Trump, broke their sacred oath of office, violated the U.S. Constitution and failed democracy. In short, they have violated their commitment to the people of North Carolina.

I am a constituent of Rep. Budd. He lied to his constituents and pushed falsehoods

about the election, which turned out to be a deadly choice. They can call for unity now, but just a week ago they were stoking division through unsubstantiated claims. We as a nation have learned that is dangerous; has Rep. Budd?

I believe that Rep. Budd and all those that refused to acknowledge the will

of the people should either resign or be removed from office. Our votes and our democracy should count. So should our safety.

Lisa Rowden, Mebane

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