Comments on: Democratic Senator Ben Cardin’s aide should be prosecuted or the January 6 protestors should be released https://marylandreporter.com/2024/01/07/democratic-senator-ben-cardins-aide-should-be-prosecuted-or-the-january-6-protestors-should-be-released/ The news site for government and politics in the Free State Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:04:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Christopher Anderson https://marylandreporter.com/2024/01/07/democratic-senator-ben-cardins-aide-should-be-prosecuted-or-the-january-6-protestors-should-be-released/#comment-34078 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:04:19 +0000 https://marylandreporter.com/?p=4824392#comment-34078 Some individuals associated with J6 engaged in minimal actions, with Brandon Straka notably positioned on the Capitol steps without entering, yet facing serious charges. Despite his role in filming, the charges against him seem disproportionate, perhaps even extending to filming without a license. The disparity in charges raises questions about the fairness of the legal process.

While acknowledging the complexity of the situation, there is a call to charge Straka with a temporary offense, recognizing that charges can be revised later. Additionally, there is a desire for transparency regarding the Capitol Police investigation, anticipating potential revelations or lack thereof.

The perceived imbalance in the severity of charges prompts a plea for equitable treatment. Acknowledging differences in circumstances, there is a sentiment that, akin to some J6 participants facing what are deemed as baseless charges, a measured response in Straka’s case could involve lesser charges. The suggestion is made to issue summonses for actions like trespassing and allow for a more proportional resolution. The urgency expressed reflects the frustration with perceived discrepancies in legal outcomes.

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By: Christopher Anderson https://marylandreporter.com/2024/01/07/democratic-senator-ben-cardins-aide-should-be-prosecuted-or-the-january-6-protestors-should-be-released/#comment-34077 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:02:32 +0000 https://marylandreporter.com/?p=4824392#comment-34077 In reply to Michael Seipp.

The comparison I know is far fetch but both are offenses in the Capitol. Some individuals associated with J6 engaged in minimal actions, with Brandon Straka notably positioned on the Capitol steps without entering, yet facing serious charges. Despite his role in filming, the charges against him seem disproportionate, perhaps even extending to filming without a license. The disparity in charges raises questions about the fairness of the legal process.

While acknowledging the complexity of the situation, there is a call to charge Straka with a temporary offense, recognizing that charges can be revised later. Additionally, there is a desire for transparency regarding the Capitol Police investigation, anticipating potential revelations or lack thereof.

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By: Michael Seipp https://marylandreporter.com/2024/01/07/democratic-senator-ben-cardins-aide-should-be-prosecuted-or-the-january-6-protestors-should-be-released/#comment-34053 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 01:18:21 +0000 https://marylandreporter.com/?p=4824392#comment-34053 Really????? The attempted overthrow of our Republic by a violent mob is on par with a egotist filming a sex act. Have the Republicans lost all sense of propriety. Of course the idiot should be punished. But comparing the two? Come now Mr. Anderson you are embarrassing yourself by comparing the attempted violent overthrow of our Republic with a a taped sex act.

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