On Wednesday July 6th, 2021 a group of rioters breached the U.S. Capitol after a rally for then President Donald Trump. Members of the House and Senate were both inside the building as thousands of rioters surrounded it. The rioting took place as Congress was set to ratify President Joe Biden’s Electoral College win. The U.S. Capitol was both a working office building and a museum, with historic art in the stairwells and on the walls. Before the coronavirus pandemic struck most of the building was open to the public. After the riot the Capitol Police erected 4 miles of security fencing around the perimeter of the capitol. Opponents, including neighborhood residents and some members of Congress argue that the fence has turned the Capitol grounds into a “war zone.” Local city officials say that the fence has disrupted public transportation and prevented residents from accessing parks. Proponents of the fence argue that it is necessary to protect members of congress from violent attacks.
Yes, for a defined period of time that is agreed upon by both Capitol police and members of Congress
Yes, for a defined time period that is agreed upon by both Capitol police and members of Congress
Yes, for a designated time period that is agreed upon by both Capitol police and members of Congress
Yes, for a period of time that is jointly agreed upon by members of Congress and the Capitol police
Yes, until violent riots have been stabilized for a given length of time jointly agreed upon by the Capitol Police and members of Congress
Yes, until violent riots have been stabilized for an indeterminate length of time
A security fence seems a little petty. People, especially US citizens, shouldn't willy-nilly be attacking it, but also it should be protected. The whole situation needs to be re-evaluated. Perhaps there should be more organization over what is the values of the people, and what is probable cause to create civil war in out nation, what are the liberties for all entities there, and if there are trials, what should it look like.
@8SK8XW71yr
The capitol should not be contained by a fence because that is caging democracy. The only time that a barrier should be necessary would be when the electoral college votes are being counted.
@8SK8MV81yr
I feel like America has other larger concerns to deal with. It should not focus on putting a fence up.
@8SK8HLW1yr
i don't really care if it should be or not
@8SK87H51yr
@8SK7SQV1yr
Not unless there is a strong need for it
@8SK7D431yr
No, The Democrats are Terrorists
@8SK5G491yr
Only if Washington DC is in extreme danger
@8SK4RG81yr
Yes, in January a group of republican trump supporters broke into the capitol building. Some were escorted out and even held by the hand while walking down the steps. If it were to be a group of people of color, they all would be dead right now, they would've killed them with no hesitation. This just proves white privilege and if people still say it's not real, they're just choosing to not see.
Yes, given there is a genuine threat
@8SJY2F51yr
If you need a fence around a Capitol building, then you are afraid of the people and not for them. It's a sign of weak leadership and a hint of tyranny by a legislation. Congress worries about their own security more than the National Security or the border crisis.
@8SJXCK61yr
Yes as long as domestic terrorists threaten our democracy
Yes, so people don't try to kill the president or raid the white house
@8SJVMR31yr
I do not believe a fence is the answer. There are other ways to secure the capitol. How is the White house secured? Apply that to the capitol.
@8SJSJ4M1yr
yes but also by security people as well
@8SJRZPZ1yr
No, the only reason this is an issue is because politicians have caused great division in our people. Considering a fence is only proof of that.
@8SJRZHP1yr
Yes, and there should be a military police force on standby to prevent a repeat of the January 6 insurrection.
yeah but not for people visiting and trying to see it
No, unless more attacks against the Capitol happen
@8SJRHVF1yr
no because then it would make the building feel like it was hiding more than it is
@8SJR5GP1yr
I think that we shouldn't have a fence but have security members outside.
@8SJQGVJ1yr
Only when and if under threat.
There should be trust in the people
@8SJPHYG1yr
No, but increase security measures and have a dedicated tactical response team
@8SJMXFB1yr
Only when former presidents incite an insurrection.
@8SJMSV21yr
It depends if/when it is in danger.
@8SJMRCJ1yr
i believe there should be a fence but there should be no reason to because there is loads of security there and the american people arent crazy..... except for some like who raided the capitol
since a bunch of white supremesist hillbillies can waltz right in than yes there should be higher security stances.
@8SJMF381yr
If there is a known threat, then people should be protected.
@8SJMDVN1yr
Yes, because there could be a lot of bad trying to break in
@8SJM8B61yr
It is the citizens of the U.S. property. It is in the constitution. They can't prohibit us from going there. If they can block us off from the people's property then why can't we build a wall around our country?
@8SJL5BT1yr
only if something really bad happens
in states of emergency
@8SJLNNW1yr
Yes because we could have more bombings like 9/11 because we never know what can happen.
@8SJLLJW1yr
if it is a building yes but if it is the state no
@8SJKN5P1yr
I think that it's already heavily watched over
@8SJJJGW1yr
I don't think they should feel the need to do so and they should pass laws preventing possible attacks like gun control
If a situation permits such, then yes, but if not, the public should be able to access it.
@8SJJ66G1yr
If needed for added security in a crisis.
No Place more armed guards around the area
Only if there is security concerns
Yes during threats. Not long term.
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