frankj1 wrote:I disagree. Though both were inexcusable exhibitions of protests turning into violence, that alone does not define insurrection.
Jan 6 were protests that had pre-planned purposeful goals that were intended to undo an election.
The protests that became riots had pre-planned goals of changing society's acceptance of racial injustice.
Both were out of control. But only one intentionally tried to make an illegal change to a foundation of Democracy.
LOL!
Back when BLM were burning down America (and taking occupation within federal buildings for weeks on end), we had discussions right here on these boards.
We never used the term "insurrection", but "terrorism" was brandished on more than one occasion.
In both instances, it seems the majority of protesters were gathered under false circumstance while a select few set the wheels of destruction in motion.
I now want every thug who looted and burned and vandalized and injured during the BLM fiery festivities.
I want them all to have a tribunal with a one-sided prosecution, judge and jury.
A media team to flash the event highlights.
A catchy phrase like "insurrection" to make it appear worse than it really was.
Remember, those BLM thugs did their crime over and over and over and over again.
They occupied federal buildings for weeks or months.
They murdered multiple people.
These "insurrectionists" dispersed once the guard finally stood them down.
To be clear: arrest those who planned and executed this weaponless attack. And then do the same for BLM.
Anything less is hypocritical.