To the editor:

Why is only one side being shown as to what happened on January 6th in Washington D.C.? Why did Nancy Pelosi decide not to call for the extra security which had been suggested because of the anticipated crowds? Why are there hours of video about that day that are not being shown? Why is Ashley Babitt’s death not being investigated and the findings released? Why did the police step back to allow those who were pushing through in to the capitol building? Why are they not showing the footage of police who did not step in to give support or call for backup? Why are so many being held without due process, while violent rioters and looters last summer either were not arrested or if so were freed? Why do the Democrats not want a truly bipartisan committee asking these questions, with people like Jim Jordan on it? Why did they only allow two Republicans who agree with them on the committee?

Our basic freedoms such as freedom of speech and the right to due process are eroding before our eyes. This should be of concern to all Americans, no matter what persuasion. If there is an investigation of January 6th, let it be objective – or don’t have it at all. Oh, wait; it’s too late for that.

Americans, don’t let yourselves be duped! Too many questions aren’t being investigated and answered. Why? Could it be that Democrats want to push a one-sided narrative that frames January 6 as an unarmed insurrection, a narrative that may be used as a smokescreen for something else that would not be politically advantageous?

The motives of the Democrats are so transparent. What has happened to the America that wanted free and open debate and objective investigations? Hopefully it isn’t too late to reclaim our country for our children and grandchildren.

Mary Thom

New Ulm