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In reply to the discussion: Some of the January 6th defendants have offered been negotiated pleas to misdemeanors with no [View all]Atticus
(15,124 posts)14. And you have no idea how "familiar" I am with how the justice system works. I have a different view
so I must be ignorant?
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Some of the January 6th defendants have offered been negotiated pleas to misdemeanors with no [View all]
Atticus
Sep 2021
OP
When this picture was taken, the Capitol had already been breached at other points
StarfishSaver
Sep 2021
#30
I believe the arrests and convictions of the insurrectionists are essential building blocks
StarfishSaver
Sep 2021
#42
And you have no idea how "familiar" I am with how the justice system works. I have a different view
Atticus
Sep 2021
#14
Why do you think I was referring to you when pointing out some people aren't familiar with this?
StarfishSaver
Sep 2021
#16
if they were white and middle class -- likely so. If they were white and rich all would be dropped
JT45242
Sep 2021
#7
Do you believe anyone who entered the Capitol just "wandered in"? Were they not there to
Atticus
Sep 2021
#13
Some actually may have - but it has to be determined on a case by case basis
StarfishSaver
Sep 2021
#15
Good luck - I've asked for this repeatedly, but none have been forthcoming
StarfishSaver
Sep 2021
#35