Accountability for Election Theft and the Rule of Law

The Peril of Unaccountability

• ⚖️ Failing to hold a president accountable for attempting to steal an election can be catastrophic for democracy.
• 💡 If the most powerful individuals do not adhere to the rule of law, it signals to others that laws do not need to be followed.

Message Sent by Unpunished Crimes

• 🚨 Not holding individuals accountable for committing crimes sends a message that these crimes are acceptable.
• 🗳️ In the context of election interference, this lack of accountability can endanger the election process and election workers.

Democracy Under Attack

• 🏛️ The attack on the capital on January 6th was an assault on the structure of our democracy.
• ⚠️ If such actions are not met with accountability, there is a risk of much worse outcomes in the future.