8 Months in Prison for Capitol Protestor Who Walked On Senate Floor less than 30 mins, didn't engage in violence or destroy property. Judge admitted not a threat but "it's essential to send a message" - Kotaku In Action 2

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8 Months in Prison for Capitol Protestor Who Walked On Senate Floor less than 30 mins, didn't engage in violence or destroy property. Judge admitted not a threat but "it's essential to send a message" (twitter.com)

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– Smith1980 43 points 3 years ago +43 / -0

Wow. I don’t remember that being something that judges should consider. The message.

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– willy-willis 11 points 3 years ago +11 / -0

The message I'm seeing being broadcast is the same one that convinced Chen Sheng and Wu Guang to set in motion the end of the Qin dynasty.

Chen Sheng: "What’s the penalty for being late?"

Wu Guang: "Death."

Chen: "And what’s the penalty for rebellion?"

Wu: "Death."

Chen: "Well...we're late."

If you're going to be punished for walking on the Senate floor as harshly as you would be for actually burning down the Capitol with a bunch of congresscritters locked inside...well hell, I'm really not seeing much incentive to NOT go for broke against the system.

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