Only 1 person was killed by the authorities on January 6, and it’s not like the rioters tried to force their way in after that.
What "riot"? They were let in, they didn't force their way into the building.
It may have started that way, but it devolved into a riot. Take a look at 2nd picture in the article. That’s not people being let in. Tear gas doesn’t get deployed as a part of letting people in. When the crowd of people Ashli Babbitt was with tried to force their way into the Speaker’s Lobby that was not people being let in. Did some of them make the mistake that they’d be treated the same as the ANTIFA rioters? Yes, it was not equal treatment compared the ANTIFA rioters. What we need is for the authorities to start treating the ANTIFA rioters the same as those on Jan 6th, because the authorities are never going to treat the Jan 6th rioters as kindly as they have ANTIFA. People defending their communities against ANTIFA may be what it takes for some of these authorities to step back in and do their jobs.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/capitol-police-intelligence-report-before-capitol-breach-warned-congress-itself-could-be-targeted.amp
So you support the pograms and forced recantations of everyone who was involved, even those who just waltzed in when they were invited by the police, stayed within the ropes, and then quietly left?
No, what we need is a proportional, measured response that can distinguish between people who are peacefully protesting, those who are getting rowdy or doing things pushing against barriers, those who are engaged in wanton destruction of property, and those who are engaging in highly dangerous behavior like throwing molotovs. We need to recognize the threat presented by large anonymous crowds, while at the same time recognizing the bad actors don't represent the group, and that charges, if necessary, should be based on an individual's personal actions and behavior instead of their mere presence or presumed political affiliation.
Greetings!
Yes, Pat, I agree with this. I know I can get emotional, and sick of these scum and rant about killing them all. Part of me thinks that would be good. Part of me though, likes what you say here, too.
See? I am *Nuanced*
and complex!
The trouble with such an approach though, is that requires genuine commitment, integrity, and a ruthless fidelity to discipline, order, and law, while at the same time keeping a good faith commitment to compassion and justice.
I don't think we have many people like that in our court system, law enforcement, or especially the government. I know there are some, but I think their numbers are fewer and fewer. That was the expectation for everything in jurisprudence 40 years ago.
Now though, Pat? Watching this whole corrupt trial where the prosecution literally wipes their ass with the constitution, with justice, and all these Liberals in the media--Joy Reid, Al Sharpton, lots of other blacks--and lots of politicians--Corey Bush, AOC, Ilhan, whoever the fuck--all demanding that the innocent white boy be fucking destroyed, and justice be damned?
That doesn't incline me to feel merciful, Pat. You know what I'm saying?
Semper Fidelis,
SHARK