- There were many weapons in fact, and there were vague plans, but not detailed ones. An insurrection is according to Webster's "an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government".

https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/us-capitol-attack-rioters...

Even if there were no weapons, the events of the day still satisfy that.

- Just because something was deemed to be legal, does not mean it's okay and therefore not a threat to democracy.

- I never stated that gerrymandering was exclusive to Republicans. I know it happens on both sides, but it is a threat to democracy either way. My point about it being "increased" is because it is now being done mid-decade by Republicans rather than just when the census occurs.

- You frame this as if the second negates the first. Let me be clear, they are both threats to democracy. Thank you for providing me with another point of evidence towards my argument.