Letter: We must stand up for the rule of law By Rodney J. Jacob View Comments The events of Jan. 6 struck at the heart of our democracy. The attack on the capitol interrupted the Electoral College vote, the purpose of which was to confirm the election of President Joe Biden. The election was legitimate for a number of reasons, including with respect to the scrutiny in which each state ran their elections. I personally trust that the election was legitimate for one very simple reason and that is because our courts said it was so. Sen. Mitch McConnell, then-majority leader, said following the...