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1. Yes, but nobody was prosecuted for their speech.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Jan 22, 2025, 09:54 AM

Jan 22

They were prosecuted for their acts and, unlike civil rights protesters, their cause was not noble. They broke the law in furtherance of a crime committed by the person who pardoned them.

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Washington Examiner: Trump's blanket Jan. 6 pardons undermine the rule of law [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jan 22 OP

Yes, but nobody was prosecuted for their speech. surfered Jan 22 #1

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Tresspassing in a federal building is not free speech, it is a crime. bucolic_frolic Jan 22 #3

Trump is like shingles. He doesn't care. Supreme Court says he doesn't have to. 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 22 #4

With your help, Washington Examiner, there is no more rule of law. travelingthrulife Jan 23 #5