We are two days out from Election Day, and as voters continue to drop off their ballots and prepare for the possibility of a contested election, cities are preparing for chaos. No matter the election’s outcome, there are sure to be public demonstrations like we have seen in cities across the country over the last few months. State governments are preparing their police forces and taking preemptive measures such as reinstating curfews, boarding up businesses, and closing off streets, to minimize possible damage.
In Washington D.C., the police department has already spent $130,000 on tear gas canisters, and grenades and many cities are reinstating former officers. While there have not been any specific threats made, it is widely believed by Law enforcement officials and Politicians that violence will ensue after November 3rd. This raises a bigger question about the moral state of this country. The image above of a CVS boarded up four days before election day contrasts our democratic values. The current administration and the Democratic party are in a divisive war, where no compromise can be reached.
According to an op-ed piece from Politico, one in three American voters, Democrat and Republican, believe violence is justifiable to achieve their party’s particular goals. While protests and demonstrations have gone on since America’s inception, this country’s current state does not lead one to believe that these protests will occur peacefully. The countries current stance on policing will also come into play as officers attempt to “control” the anticipated crowds. This is shaping up to be one of the most historic elections this country has seen, with the lives and futures of the American people on the line.
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