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halfulglas

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8. The cost of the smashed antique glass alone is many thousands, maybe millions, of dollars.

Tue Aug 10, 2021, 09:22 AM

Aug 2021

When watching those multiple frames of the MAGA insurrectionists the decorative glass, hundreds of years old, of the doors and the windows above the doors of the Capitol building. The damage inside the Capitol is tremendous. It was like bombing a cathedral. They shouldn't be able to pay a few thousand and go back to their lives as if nothing happened.

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A federal judge asked prosecutors why the Justice Department is seeking just $2,000 from alleged Cap [View all] orangecrush Aug 2021 OP

Just about to post this-- pretty bad with Federal Judge is asking why are insurrections getting off Willis88 Aug 2021 #1

Ya, it seems like trying to overthrow the government would lead to more harsh sentences. cstanleytech Aug 2021 #10

I have more respect for Trump! Tiger8 Aug 2021 #30

Sad but true orangecrush Aug 2021 #41

Outrageous Johnny2X2X Aug 2021 #2

Great question, once convicted lock them up and fine them based on the real cost of the damage bottomofthehill Aug 2021 #3

Absolutely! SheltieLover Aug 2021 #11

EXACTLY! Make the punishment fit the crime. How many citizens are currently in prison for drug..... usaf-vet Aug 2021 #15

I like "send the message" bottomofthehill Aug 2021 #19

Agree 100% Bluethroughu Aug 2021 #24

From a Yahoo article (BI link isn't working for me: Tadpole Raisin Aug 2021 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Aug 2021 #5

Once you crossed the police manned barricades outside Bluethroughu Aug 2021 #26

Well said Blue DENVERPOPS Aug 2021 #28

One correction, please replace citizens with Domestic Terrorists. bottomofthehill Aug 2021 #34

You are so right about that! Bluethroughu Aug 2021 #36

Damn, they're being treated like Wall Street bankers. jalan48 Aug 2021 #6

Half a BILLION?? I think we're getting ripped off. oldsoftie Aug 2021 #7

The 500 million, I understand, includes pay for Capitol police, MPD, and the cost of niyad Aug 2021 #9

Thank you. that makes a LOT more sense. nt oldsoftie Aug 2021 #40

The cost of the smashed antique glass alone is many thousands, maybe millions, of dollars. halfulglas Aug 2021 #8

They broke a bunch of these "Olmsted Laterns" that were built in the 1800s and just had ... Botany Aug 2021 #13

Priceless, can never restore the history bottomofthehill Aug 2021 #31

I don't think Fredrick Law Olmsted (Central Park) or his craftsmen are around anymore. Botany Aug 2021 #33

That's right, trump too! JudyM Aug 2021 #42

Every damn one of them engaged in a conspiracy to overthrow the US Government and wreck the Capitol. NBachers Aug 2021 #12

Prosecutors need to be held accountable. Their names need to be published. LiberalFighter Aug 2021 #14

This. Tommymac Aug 2021 #16

My dad always said "If you really want to teach someone a lesson...... KS Toronado Aug 2021 #17

This!! They only care about money and jail time. Give them both... Tadpole Raisin Aug 2021 #21

Great idea! Bluethroughu Aug 2021 #27

I don't want to disagree with your dad bottomofthehill Aug 2021 #32

Well thank you, & I agree with you..... KS Toronado Aug 2021 #39

Maybe the remainder of the money can be made up when 70sEraVet Aug 2021 #18

This is discouraging. Being angry is one thing, KPN Aug 2021 #20

Can someone tell me what the deterrent for another Bluethroughu Aug 2021 #22

Here is the penalty for what these jerks got caught doing and the fine: turbinetree Aug 2021 #23

I will make it even easier, the language below is exactly what they did. bottomofthehill Aug 2021 #35

Even easier, 4/5/6/7 all are felonies 5 years 5 grand. This is clearly what was done, open and shut. bottomofthehill Aug 2021 #37

Exactly... turbinetree Aug 2021 #43

The DOJ needs to be tougher on these terrorists LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #25

Agreed .... turbinetree Aug 2021 #44

My question is why are any of them being hit with misdemeanor charges? jmowreader Aug 2021 #29

The low hanging fruit the charges below are from 10-503.16 bottomofthehill Aug 2021 #38

This judge can do math. GoodRaisin Aug 2021 #45