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Midnight Writer

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2. I would distinguish the acts as felonies because there was violence and conspiracy involved.

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Thu Sep 9, 2021, 09:15 AM

Sep 2021

They took the Capitol during session by force.

That is a far cry from shouting to interrupt a Congressional hearing.

I'm no lawyer, but this seems like a no-brainer to me.

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It's a real issue. Probably headed for the Supreme Court eventually. Tomconroy Sep 2021 #1

I would distinguish the acts as felonies because there was violence and conspiracy involved. Midnight Writer Sep 2021 #2