It’s Time to Take Down the Capitol Fence

Ever since the horrific events of January 6th, the U.S. Capitol complex has been surrounded by barbed wire fencing and cement barricades. Entering the complex feels more like accessing a military installation or a U.S. Embassy overseas. Now there is talk of making the fencing and fortress-like security indefinite. On January 28th, the Acting Chief of U.S. Capitol Police announced that the fencing that currently surrounds the entire U.S. Capitol complex should be made permanent, “in light of recent events.” This is not only wrong from a security perspective, but it also undermines the symbol of our country’s representative government.-- More...