That is an odd rationalization.
None of the people found or pleading guilty claimed it was peaceful.
They claimed things got out of hand, they claimed that they didn’t mean for it to turn violent. Some claimed that violence wasn’t their intent, but in actual court, they’re not claiming it was peaceful.
And, of course, evidence in court, proved that some did intend for it to get violent, and they brought tools with them to make sure it was
You’ll be happy to know that the people burning down buildings and committing violence also went to jail
Some people charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and their Republican allies claim the Justice Department is treating them harshly because of their political views.
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