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Throughout the piece, there is a recurring concern about the erosion of constitutional norms and the rise of authoritarianism. The author warns that ignoring the rule of law—whether via federal intervention or local resistance—can lead to chaos or dictatorship. The comparison to Eisenhower’s actions in 1957, which were widely accepted, and Kennedy’s intervention in 1962, which was lauded despite its extremity, underscores a core belief that the rule of law must always be upheld—even when it involves force—to preserve constitutional democracy.