All involved must be brought to justice to protect our fragile democracy, reader says

Justice required

As we look back and reflect on the events of January 6, 2021, we must remember the day correctly. The events constitute more than a riot, an attack, or an insurrection, but a planned and organized attempted coup d’etat, an effort to overthrow the government of the United States.

The momentous events of this day challenge the notion of American exceptionalism, the idea that democracy in the U.S. is a model for the rest of the world.

Democracy is a fragile political construct that can be challenged at any moment in time, even here in the United States.

While more than 700 people have been arrested for participating in the attempted coup, our political leaders and their supporters who planned and organized this event have not yet been brought to justice.

To protect our imperfect democracy, the Justice Department must take action to bring all concerned to justice.

Wayne Northcutt, Mt. Pleasant

Acknowledge treason

Slowly but surely those who joined the mob at the Capitol on Jan. 6 last year are being prosecuted.

Most are getting a slap on the wrist such as being charged with “disorderly and disruptive conduct” and getting light sentences or no jail time at all.

But what happened that day was far more serious.

Attempting to overthrow the government and install your own choice for president is treason. Everyone who joined that crowd is guilty of treason and it doesn’t matter that those attacking the Capitol believed Trump’s lie that the election was “stolen.”

If we do not acknowledge that and treat it for what it was, we only invite a reprise of that terrible day.

Jeff Kovite, Surfside

Newspaper fan

Just a letter to let the editors to let them know I read every page of the paper.

I suppose there are some people who get their news from the Internet, but to me, the pleasure of reading our local news and stories in the newspaper will never go out of style.

We also subscribe to a national newspaper. I really enjoy relaxing and taking a few hours to read the papers.

Yes, I am a senior, so have the time, but since I can remember, from years ago even when I was working, I enjoyed reading the paper. It’s a connection to the world that a person does not get any other way.

Beryl Andrews, Myrtle Beach

Where are the doctors?

After an Emergency Room visit where I received excellent care at Georgetown Hospital, I was advised to follow up with my doctor.

There was a several-days wait for an appointment at a primary care facility. There was no appointment available at a heart & vascular practice. The answering person suggested trying to walk-in at Doctor’s Care in Georgetown.

Are our doctors so overbooked that they can’t see their established patients?

Everyone has health issues that come up needing their doctor’s attention, and we want our doctor who is familiar with our needs.

A long wait for an appointment can sometimes cause serious consequences. Something is wrong and needs to be corrected.

Jeanette D Renault, Pawleys Island