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I think you are being a bit harsh, his apology seems sincere and says a lot more than that. Don't get me wrong, that doesn't begin to make up for his criminal

• threatofrain 6y ago
  > I think you are being a bit harsh, his apology seems sincere and says a lot more than that. When you read his apology, doesn't it sound like dishonesty? He's essentially saying he broke into Congress because he was really curious about all the commotion, and just wanted to see the the ruckus was about. I mean, this strikes you as honest?
  • creato 6y ago
    I actually do believe the gist of that, though I do agree there's a bit of spin. Do you think this guy would have acted anything remotely like this by himself? That doesn't change the fact that he and others like him committed a crime and should be punished accordingly. He also said a lot more than just that excuse you paraphrased, which I thought was more relevant and significant than his attempt to explain his actions.
    • threatofrain 6y ago
      If we buy that Brad Rukstales was simply curious and confused by spontaneous commotion, then how does it make sense to say he should be treated as a criminal? He's saying he's an innocent and curious person who was accidentally misplaced, and you're saying you trust him and think he should be punished as a criminal anyway?