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by eigen
1295 days ago
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> You might think one protest was more justified than another, but the differential in response works to dissolve confidence in the fair application of the law. in 2018, the capitol was open to the public, no one broke in. 78 were arrested in the Capitol on Oct 5, 2018 and charged with Crowding, Obstructing, or Incommoding [1]. in 2022, the Capitol was closed to the public and people broke in. 12 people were arrested on Jan 6, 2021 and charged with Unlawful Entry or Assaulting a Police Officer [2]. Assaulting a Police Office is a felony; Crowding, Obstructing, or Incommoding is a misdemeanor. Seems there was a differential in severity of breaking the law as well. [1] https://www.uscp.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-capitol-... [2] https://www.uscp.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-capitol-... |
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