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[โ€“] charonn0@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't usually approve because two people convicted of similar offenses ought to be dealt similar punishments.

But violence or intimidation towards elected representatives is a crime that is worse than the sum of its parts.

[โ€“] ArtZuron@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Especially if its for political reasons. That makes it terrorism and not just violence.