Capitol fencing to be removed within days: report

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Remaining fencing around the Capitol Building that has been up since the Jan. 6 riot is set to be removed as early as this next week, The Associated Press reports.

Three people close to the matter told the outlet that the U.S. Capitol Police Board has put in place a plan to remove the remaining fencing by July 9.

The Hill has reached out to the Capitol Police for comment. A spokesman for the department declined to discuss security details with the AP.

Capitol Police officials removed outer perimeter fencing in March that blocked cars and pedestrians from entering the area, but an interior fence has remained in place, with signs noting the area is closed.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/capitol-fencing-to-be-removed-within-days-report/ar-AALJq5j

[onecaliberal]

1. This is a bad idea.

[StarfishSaver]

5. Not really

The lack of permanent fencing wasn't the problem on 1/6. It was the complete lack of preparation.

Mobs don't instantaneously materialize out of nowhere and just show up. Had authorities taken the threat seriously, there would have been plenty of time to put up effective barriers staffed by sufficient personnel to repel any danger.

No need for permanent fencing. Just for better, smarter policing of the property. I think they've stepped up their game.

[Klaralven]

2. Defense in depth is a good idea.

[Hortensis]

3. It's extremely unpopular and in the way, just hope it's not needed. nt

[StarryNite]

4. I don't think it's a good idea to remove it.

It's too soon. Just like removing masks at this point is too soon imho.

[StarfishSaver]

6. Permanent fencing isn't needed to protect the Capitol.

The problem wasn't the lack of a permanent barrier - the problem was a failure to appropriately respond to the intelligence and prepare for the onslaught. They could have thrown up fencing in a couple of hours, far less time than it would have taken for a mob to show up.

[abqtommy]

7. I prefer that we remove the reTHUG Fascist Insurrectionist Cultists from The Capitol,

not the fencing.