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2naSalit

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8. It would have been an ego-boosting spectacle if they were...

Reply to TygrBright (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 04:32 PM

Jan 2021

Arrested en masse on the spot. Letting them disperse allows for capture of smaller groups with less protection. They can be traced, most of them. Slow pick up around the country will do for the next ten days or so.

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Why were there so few arrests? Many reasons but one I really hope is included: [View all] TygrBright Jan 2021 OP

heard many are being doxxed some even fired from job. the ultimate punishment . AllaN01Bear Jan 2021 #1

Entering the judicial process isn't necessary for a pardon. rsdsharp Jan 2021 #2

I think the emphasis was on preventing bloodshed calguy Jan 2021 #3

...on the money. Ellipsis Jan 2021 #6

There just wasn't enough man power at the time. njhoneybadger Jan 2021 #4

Absolutely splendid point!!!! nt LAS14 Jan 2021 #5

How many are usually arrested at protests? stillcool Jan 2021 #7

It would have been an ego-boosting spectacle if they were... 2naSalit Jan 2021 #8