JAN. 6: So help us all

Donald Trump and Mike Pence, in taking their oath of office to protect the Constitution, ended with the phrase “so help me God.”

“So help me God.”

Oath takers may want to revisit their pleas to God. Were they just taking His name… in vain? The Second Commandment addresses that.

And four true American heroes testified before the Jan. 6 House committee last week. Why are defenders of the “thin blue line” not now defending these courageous police officers?

JOHN STROBEL

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