As a budding abolitionist, I question the idea that sentence length is a deterrent. I definitely don't think it deters people from taking extreme measures to put politicians in power who will at the very least make sure they're not punished for insurrection.
Not people who scream "Trump won!" after sentencing and seem to think Trump will win and pardon them. These people think they're patriots and heroes, not insurrectionists.
Prosecution requested 33 years so judge went 1/3 under request.
Right. That's a better reason for a longer sentence.
I don't know man. These people are truly crazy and disconnected from reality. I think it's more likely they see this sentence (and any sentence length really) not being a deterrent but much more likely a reason to rebel again, and harder this time. The sentence should really be about making the rest of us feel that justice (or at least vengeance) has been served.
Well yeah a big part of the hot air being spewed about Trump’s indictments is he can’t get a fair trial in any of these jurisdictions. The place where he did his crimes.
* to enrich themselves and get their votes.
Sure, but you can add that to explain anything Republicans do.
If he gets there... he made the money to do so.
Your quote implies they believe the lies. We know the leadership and... less dumb members know its all bs. They remain lockstep in the lies for their own gain.
as an abolitionist, i was being facetious
Not for a "little lite treason"
