Art Blog #124: January 6th - Never Forget

On January 6th, 2021, the world bore witness to a harrowing assault on democracy, a day when power-hungry monster and his "movement" fueled by lies and hate, attempted to steal what generations have fought to preserve.

The Capitol, a global symbol of liberty and governance, was besieged by an organized insurrection mob intent on overturning a fair and free election. This was not an isolated event; it was the culmination of months, even years, of hate speech, intolerance, and deliberate misinformation. What unfolded was no mere protest—it was an act of domestic terrorism, a coordinated attack on the principles that underpin the modern democratic world.

One of the worst days in American history, all directed by he who shall not be named. The images of rioters spreading chaos and threatening the lives of elected officials were not just an attack on a building but a direct assault on the ideals of equality, justice, and freedom. It was a stark reminder of how quickly the foundations of democracy can tremble when hate is left unchecked and lies are allowed to fester.

But we must not stand still. Let January 6th serve as a warning and a call to action. Freedom requires constant guardianship, and silence in the face of tyranny is complicity. The battle for democracy is not fought with weapons but with truth, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to justice.

Never forget the pain of that day. Never forget the lives put at risk. And never forget the fragility of the freedom we hold dear. Let this memory strengthen our resolve to stand united against those who seek to destroy what is rightfully ours—our freedom, our voice, our democracy.

Peter Von Hauerland

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