I am appalled that this has happened... again.. and I too recognise it as a direct assault upon the fabric of our democracy. I too feel for the man, his family, friends and colleagues.
However.. I am almost equally appalled that a man so universally described as 'a nice bloke' etc.. could have the voting record outlined below, as it points to someone driven either by a
meanness of spirit, or some sort of religious fervour.
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/10009/david_amess/southend_west/votes
And finally, I am afraid that when the dust settles.. this will be used by some, to justify their increasing use of repressive regulation, far beyond that needed to protect elected representatives.