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LiberalFighter

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14. Prosecutors need to be held accountable. Their names need to be published.

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Tue Aug 10, 2021, 09:39 AM

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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