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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) is suddenly panicking now that she realizes the gravity of what she did — telling the U.S. military to question and potentially defy the orders of the Commander-in-Chief.That’s not a “public service announcement.”That’s a direct challenge to civilian control of the military — the foundation of our constitutional system.Now she’s trying to spin it as “just reminding troops to follow their oath,” but her own message — and the coordinated messaging from Democrats — made the intent clear: undermine the President’s authority:"Earlier today, the President of the United States used his platform to call for my arrest, and even to threaten violence against me. Specifically, death by hanging. Why? Because I joined five other duly elected members of Congress who have served in the military or intelligence services in recording a simple message to our armed forces. Our message to them was: Remember your oath. Follow lawful orders. Refuse unlawful ones. Uphold the Constitution above all else. Each of us who has participated has previously served this nation with honor, and the fact that the President responded with threats is really chilling, and it reveals far more about his authoritarian instincts than it does about anything that we said. In fact, he made our case for us. But let me be clear about something else. Political intimidation and threats of violence are not leadership, and they will not silence those of us who believe in the rule of law and who actually respect our military. I stand proudly with my colleagues. And to the men and women who are currently serving, your oath is to the Constitution, not to any individual. Federal law, international law, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice guide you in your duty. We stand with you, and we have your back."Threatened violence against her? It's called, "due process," which means the government must treat everyone fairly and follow established legal procedures before taking away their rights, life, or property. This principle requires that legal proceedings be conducted according to fair and open rules, protecting individuals from arbitrary government action. "Do process" can also be interpreted in a non-legal context, meaning "to do a process" or "how to perform a process," which refers to a sequence of steps to achieve a result. Legal meaning: Due ProcessConstitutional guarantee: In the United States, this is guaranteed by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution, which state that no one can be deprived of "life, liberty, or property without due process of law". Two types:Procedural due process: This requires that the government follow fair procedures, such as providing notice of a hearing and an opportunity to be heard, and having a neutral decision-maker. Substantive due process: This principle holds that the laws themselves must be fair and not infringe on fundamental rights, regardless of the procedures used. Purpose: To ensure that the government does not abuse its power and that individuals are not unfairly or arbitrarily punished or deprived of their rights.