Originally Posted by
cdnmatt
Ok, you're comparing two totally different scenarios...
1.) Nationwide protests for civil rights and an end to systemic racism that went on for months and comprised of millions upon millions of people all across the country. By and large protests were very peaceful with some sporadic incidents and pckets of violence, looting, and fires.
2.) An armed insurrection with para-military troops who biesged the US Capitol with the sole intention of overthrowing the US government, while taking hostage and executing various politicians. They were out for blood, not social justice.
If you're unable to see the difference between the two, then I don't think it's possible for us to have a conversation.