Former Speaker of the House We are saddened by the turn of political events in the US days before the inauguration of former Vice President Joe Biden as president on January 20, three days from now. The intensity of the venomous atmosphere, violent protests and clashes, and the deep division and discord following the presidential elections are unprecedented in America’s recent history. And they are disturbing. Last Thursday (Wednesday in the US), the House of Representatives, voting 232-197, impeached President Donald Trump on the charge of “incitement of insurrection,” following the storming by the Trump supporters of the US Capitol causing damage, bloodshed, and death of five people including a police officer.