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In reply to the discussion: I have an old classmate who is a US Capitol Police Officer [View all]KentuckyWoman
(7,295 posts)26. NO NO NO HELL NO.
Freedom of association. If the man did not do his job in the moment then that will be looked at in due course. If he did his job as expected, then he's fine in his role.
I refuse to support punishing people for beliefs or ideas. That is just wrong. This ISN'T a hunt for everyone who supports Trump and punish them. NO NO NO NO NO.
There are websites out there identifying people who simply attended the rally. Trying to get them fired, or worse. That is just flat wrong. It is another thing if someone stormed into the Capitol Building. Then they committed a crime. Peaceful protests are not a crime.
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This IS a hunt for everyone who puts their hand on the Bible and says they support and defend the
onecaliberal
Jan 2021
#28
It's hard to admit, even just to oneself never mind others, that one has sided with "the baddies"
RockRaven
Jan 2021
#6
Yes, trumps legacy, bitter division of family and friends, one of the worst things he's done
Walleye
Jan 2021
#9
Turn him in to the authorities. Don't let him be part of the next coup attempt.
Paladin
Jan 2021
#11
Trump simply made it more comfortable for people to freely reveal their true selves
Skya Rhen
Jan 2021
#25
It is insane...don't know if it will ever be figured out and maybe different reasons all around.
Jetheels
Jan 2021
#35
Life is a series of experiences which transform a child into an adult personality.
jaxexpat
Jan 2021
#36