How does the narrative change anything the rioters did on 1/6? They performed illegal acts all on their own accord. Nobody forced them. They chose to be at the Capitol on 1/6 and they chose what actions they took. What don't you understand? The Capitol was closed to all outsiders. Closed for covid. No tours were permitted. Closed also for Congress being in session. The doors were locked, a police contingency was there trying to prevent access to the Capitol. You can't see that anyone who knowingly and willingly entered the Capitol was in violation of the law? There is no defense for their actions. They were not forced to enter the counter. They were not forced to attack he police and make threats against government officials. They didn't come there for a peaceful demonstration. You don't dress in tactical gear for a peaceful demonstration and you don't bring items that can cause harm to others to a peaceful demonstration. I listed a report on the sentencing of many of the 1/6 criminals. No one has been able to tell me what they is wrong about the punishment being handed out. The non violent offenders have been charged with a dismeanor and were given fines and probation. They should get something for being illegally in the Capitol. As would us if we go to the Capitol and illegally enter the Capitol.
A person who knowingly commits the following acts faces up to six months' imprisonment and a $5,000 fine:
- enters or remains on the floor or in the gallery of the U.S. Senate or House chambers without authorization
- obstructs or impedes passage through or within the Capitol building or grounds
- parades, pickets, or demonstrates in a Capitol building
- damages or destroys property in Capitol buildings or on Capitol grounds, or
- assaults an individual in a Capitol building or on Capitol grounds.