Judge Royce C. Lamberth's quote about normalizing January 6th

A Republican-appointed judge has issued a stern warning against justifying political violence, stating that it risks perpetuating a "vicious cycle" that "rots republics."U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth, in an unusual move, plans to send a written response to supporters of a January 6th rioter who claimed the defendant did nothing wrong.

Lamberth, who sentenced the rioter to over seven years in prison, said he will order his clerk to mail copies of his statement to 20 people who wrote letters supporting the defendant — a first in his 37-year career.

“January 6 must not become a precedent for further violence against political opponents or governmental institutions. This is not normal. This cannot become normal. We as a community, we as a society, we as a country cannot condone the normalization of the January 6 Capitol riot.”

This serves as a powerful reminder that our democratic institutions and the rule of law must be upheld, even in the face of those who seek to undermine them. As a society, we must remain vigilant and united in our commitment to nonviolence and the peaceful transfer of power.

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