Most of Congress has a law degree. Ever listened to how prosecutors, and defense lawyers talk to witnesses on the stand?
Over the years, I told several lawyers to enjoy that time in the courtroom with the judge and bailiff, because if they tried to treat me the same way outside the courtroom, they'd get their asses kicked. They didn't like the prospect so tended to mind their manners.
Same way in Congress. Most have never had that much needed ass whuppin.
The reality of the masses coming into the Capitol building scared the crap out of'em.
So now, every Joe Blow citizen is a potential terrorist.