About the use of force

Joe McCarthy and congressional Republicans tore the country apart investigating persons whom they only alleged wish to control the government by force.

Now, Kevin McCarthy and congressional Republicans wish to block an investigation into persons who actually tried to control the government by force. Their excuse is that such an investigation is “only political.”

Of course, that is what such an investigation would be trying to find out. However, the Republican Party has now taken two positions on the use of force to control government. Would it clarify whether it is for or against the use of force to govern?

OTTO HENRY ZINKE

Fayetteville