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"If January 6th taught us anything, it's that we are not an exceptional nation because somehow we are magically immune and impervious to fascism and racism and authoritarianism. We're not. But we are the nation that started with those beautiful ideals that Jefferson inscribed in the Declaration of Independence of the unalienable rights of the people, of all of us."
Jamie Raskin addresses the need for democratic vigilance following January 6th, emphasizing that American democracy is not inherently immune to authoritarian threats. He reflects on America’s journey towards expanding rights and equality through constitutional amendments and advocates for statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, plus a constitutional amendment for voting rights. Raskin refutes the notion that the Second Amendment grants a right to insurrection, stressing that both historical precedent and constitutional law oppose such interpretations. He calls for renewed commitment to democracy’s values and legal framework to counter rising threats.
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