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In reply to the discussion: Mother cries out in court after youngest N.C. defendant in Jan. 6 riot gets 3 1/2 years [View all]when we were his age, at 18 YO we were fighting for the right to vote which was 21. All the time, many 18 YO were dieing in Vietnam for freedoms and those freedoms didn't include this young man's right to try to overthrow the U.S. Government and a legitimate election.
Buy a Ticket, take the ride...............Or more succinctly, You grew it, you chew it...........
In countless other countries, these insurrectionists wouldn't have made it past January 7th.........
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Mother cries out in court after youngest N.C. defendant in Jan. 6 riot gets 3 1/2 years [View all]
swag
Mar 2023
OP
Police line do not cross means just that. Bilyard said, had answered "the calls of a demagogue."
Botany
Mar 2023
#8
I remember when Bush's DOJ called a youngster a terrorist for setting some humvees
wiggs
Mar 2023
#30
As is often the case, its better to check to see if one's memory is correct before posting
onenote
Mar 2023
#48
Speaking as a mother, I'm sure it would suck to see your kid convicted of a serious crime.
ShazzieB
Mar 2023
#33
Think of all the mothers whose sons were sent to 10+ years for evidence placed by arresting cops.
Samrob
Mar 2023
#41
Too bad. Shoulda taught junior not to attack LEO and vandalize the People's property.
catbyte
Mar 2023
#38
Mother shoulda taught baby to never attack LEO using weapons or anything.
Justice matters.
Mar 2023
#60