>>I've been trying to stay out of this discussion since we're not supposed to discuss politics. But between these two answers, there is so much that is wrong that I can't stay silent any more.
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>>>>>More frightening is for me that this is half of what brought a certain Austrian into power over here not even a century ago. I had always dismissed discussion about a coup / civil war in the states before, and the things happening early January were ugly, but not IMO not really a danger (yet). More like Munich Putsch attempt in the twenties than Machtergreifung in the 30ies.
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>>>It's worth recalling that not so long ago, 300 were arrested after they invaded the Senate buildings to protest a Supreme Court nominee. Another 164 were arrested trying to break into the Supreme Court when he was sworn in, while Pence was threatened by another mob as he tried to leave the Senate. Some of those now rearing back in horror, were very pleased about these earlier "insurrections" or even could be considered to have instigated them- so by today's standards, at least 3 current representatives ought to be charged for inciting violence and insurrection.
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>>The Kavanaugh protesters did _NOT_ invade the Senate buildings. They came in following the rules and they did not have weapons. They were arrested for peaceful protest in the building. (Full disclosure: my son was arrested in a Senate building during last year's impeachment. It was a non-violent act of civil disobedience, entirely unlike the Jan. 6 riot.
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>So, if your son is arrested for breaking the law it's "civil disobedience" but if an unarmed conservative does the same thing it's a riot. Please explain.

My son was in a place he was lawfully allowed to be. He came in through the required security process. He did not break anything to get in. Neither he nor anyone else in his group was armed, nor did they threaten anyone. No police were attacked. The arrests were, I believe, for "staging a protest." (Also, FWIW, those arrested that day made the choice to do be arrested and did not resist arrest.)

Those who stormed the Capitol on January 6 brought through security barriers and broke windows and doors to enter. Police were attacked; one was killed and others gravely wounded. FWIW, I think those who simply followed others in and didn't have weapons and didn't break or take anything or hurt anyone should face lesser charges those those who did any of those things.

Tamar