Honestly, at this point, the American Revolution was fought over less.

I think people are afraid to confront the fact that a civil war is a more preferable end than other potential options.

Nay, they should be forced to retire immediately.

I'm not so doomer about this. A martyred Congressperson means their destruction. It sucks, but normal citizens already have skin in the game. A wake up call that Congresspersons do as well would benefit us strategically.

I agree wholeheartedly. The message is that we fired on the British for less.