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A few last thoughts on the pro-Trump riot yesterday. 1st, it was illegal, ridiculous, and must be severely punished. Rioting is generally disgusting, because of the "dark fun" element of destruction for its own sake. Govts should beat rioters in 'battle,' then toss 'em in prison.
(2) That said, it's frankly difficult for me to see this as some "unique evil." In 2020-21, we've seen many places almost as unique/notable damaged FAR worse - active police stations (!), major federal court-houses, my hometown Mag Mile, what's left of where CHAZ was, etc.
(3) I also don't follow the argument that Black protesters would have been treated far worse than right-wingers. "Room to destroy" BLM/Antifa protesters were in fact often almost coddled. On the Trump side, at least 1 woman was shot to death by police, and 4 people in total died.
(4) Trump's trash-talking "incitement" should be absolutely condemned. But, even that's hardly unique. This year, we've seen everything from prominent leftist pols promoting bail funds for protesters/rioters to literal best-selling books with titles like "In Defense of Looting."
(5) To me, the most remarkable thing about all of this has been seeing left-leaning buddies who literally bought (or stole) that book now loudly condemning "street violence." And, hell - let's hope we can leave it there. Crime is BAD...right?
