What does this say about "decent people"?

[kpete]

HAPPENING NOW: Judge MEHTA is sentencing a husband/wife who were in the Capitol on Jan. 6. After describing their culpability, he also says they were "victimized" by others.

"You were told lies about election fraud, about the country being taken from you. They were lies."

"I think you are both decent people," Mehta says before sentencing them Zachary and Kelsey Wilson to 24 months of probation with 30-45 days of home incarceration.

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[LakeArenal]

1. "On both sides".... such BS....

Lock them up.

[guillaumeb]

2. My guess is that they spent many thousands in legal fees,

and the stress of being indicted, arrested, and put through court proceedings has to be tremendous.

It is also possible that either or both was fired from their jobs.

A heavy price to pay.

[Johnny2X2X]

6. Bull

These 2 are anti American Democracy terrorists and went to try to harm the Speaker. They belong in prison.

[guillaumeb]

7. I agree that jail would be a good place for them,

but the entire process might cause them to rethink their path.

Probably not, but one can hope.

[Mr. Ected]

3. So this 1/6 participant directly correlates his presence there to Donald Trump

And says that Trump's very words enraged citizens who believed him and acted on his lies accordingly.

That's called evidence. Of incitement. Against DJT.

[DBoon]

4. "decent people" make up the banality of evil

They are as guilty as Eichmann

[Xoan]

5. Who says stupid white people can't make it in murica?

[StrictlyRockers]

8. That sentence seems to low to me.

Breaking and entering the Capital to overthrow the government should have a minimum 5-year sentence. Minimum.

[lagomorph777]

9. Dammit. If they entered the Capitol, they WERE NOT decent people.

Should be in jail for at least 10 years.