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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe officers are calling the insurrectionists "Terrorists"
That is what they are. Domestic Terrorists.
They need to be identified for what they did. They staged a terror attack in which they planned to take hostages and harm and kill law enforcement and members of Congress and the Senate.
samnsara
(17,616 posts)Initech
(100,063 posts)They're really no different than Al'Qaeda or ISIS at this point.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)(for example, the murder in Charlottesville, and the attempt to murder everybody in the Biden campaign bus).
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,463 posts)Was to make Biden's win not be certified.
And another goal was to overturn the government a coup against democracy.
Best_man23
(4,897 posts)All 3 labels are applicable to anyone who stormed the Capitol on 1/6, as well as anyone who aided them during the lead-up to 1/6, and anyone who continues to provide them with cover, aid, and comfort.
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,130 posts)C_U_L8R
(44,998 posts)And face terrorists penalties for their attempted insurrection.
Wounded Bear
(58,647 posts)Seems we need some upgrades.
C_U_L8R
(44,998 posts)Terrorism is terrorism.