Citizen Addresses Houston City Council On Threats To Democracy-No Reply

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Brent Sullivan addressed Houston City Council this past Tuesday. Mr. Sullivan is a citizen of Houston and a friend.  Above you see Mr. Sullivan at Council.

Council takes public comment each Tuesday at 2 PM. The weekly agenda calendar is dealt with each Wednesday at 9 AM. You can attend or watch these sessions as well as watch Council Committee sessions.      

Mr. Sullivan spoke to Council about threats to democracy that impact Houston and the nation.

Here is what he said: 

January 6 2020 was a multi layered attempt to end democracy as we know it. 

Today fake electors are running for office and may be in charge of elections. Violent participants are praised and offered pardons.  

Their leader continues to deny the election outcome and has said if he is not declared the winner, we will see trouble like we've never seen before. 

These are not the words of a man running to enlarge his base and win the election, but to enrage his base and win the next coup.

It's the duty of every citizen to support and defend democracy & the responsibility of electeds to plan for foreseeable events

What can we do to stop a coup? 

History shows massive, nonviolent, non-confrontational rallies for democracy can overcome a coup.

I call on council to plan and hold pro-democracy rallies in every district, and show leadership to the nation -- to be clear these would be nonpartisan rallies throughout the period from the election to inauguration.  

It's understandable to be caught off guard the first time, it's malpractice to be caught off guard the second time.

Let's all stand together for democracy with a series of rallies in every district.
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Brent reports that no member of Council asked a question or replied to his remarks. 

As the Republican Party moves towards violence, using the justice system for revenge and mass deportations, we will have to rely on one another to fight back and be free. Our political class and caste is deeply invested in the systems bringing about the bad outcomes. The public makes them nervous. They are worried for their own careers and access to power.

Thanks to Brent for going to City Hall and speaking to Council about threats to democracy. The Houston Democracy Project urges all Houstonians to do the same.       

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