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Wait, why pardon the Jan 6th people? Just because one's been mislead by misinformation to believe something false doesn't mean that they are blameless for flagr

• smackeyacky 4y ago
  I think the idea is to paint Jan 6 as an aberration for which the participants were deliberately mislead by a foreign power and therefore somehow less responsible for their actions. IMHO its a dangerous step to take. The rule of law is the founding bedrock of civil society where justice needs not only to be done, but seen to be done. The US hasn't helped itself by having two justice systems, one for the elites and one for the plebs. I don't think offering an olive branch to people dedicated to the overthrow of elections could possibly work. Not only would it encourage more violence, but it would be a disastrous failure of justice. This was not legit political discourse as some politicians are trying to paint it. Its just a good old fashioned illegal riot.
  • russellbeattie 4y ago
    Yes, an olive branch is exactly what my idea was. I think your contrary opinion is totally valid way to look at it. What I'm talking about would definitely be a gamble.
    • smackeyacky 4y ago
      I'd be happy if something could be offered as an olive branch as long as it fits within the normal sentencing leniency (i.e. suspended sentences, community service etc) other than for violent offenders.
  • redmen 4y ago
    It's not my fault, it's society's fault. Society put those ideas in my head lol