New norms and conventions need to be established, and at a high standard of consideration, democracy, intelligence, and effectiveness. You don't want to just c

New norms and conventions need to be established, and at a high standard of consideration, democracy, intelligence, and effectiveness. You don't want to just clear away norms and conventions - you don't want to help establish the norm that such a thing is acceptable. You do want to establish the norm that you will not tolerate threats to freedom and democracy, and that you will respond highly effectively (not desperately and flailing); that norms and conventions can be properly and effectively established; and that your side will do that - in vivid contrast to the other. To do that you need courage, 'grace under pressure'.