When People Tell You Who They Are, Believe Them

"Republicans can't win so they cheat" was pretty damn awful in the context of maintaining a healthy democracy but safe to say "Republicans can't win so they riot and commit treason" is much worse...

— Antifa #BLM James (@wetcasements) January 13, 2021

Tear Gas Is Only For Black People

Source.

Growing up in the DC area you learn quickly that there are multiple layers of law enforcement -- cops -- in the region.  DC cops of course, but also Capitol Police, Park Police, Secret Service, etc.  I know for a fact that in the wake of 9/11 even neighboring counties mobilized their police departments and sent them into the city.

A lack of manpower was never the issue.

What happened on the steps of the Capitol yesterday was a total and complete abdication of duty.  It was the definition of structural racism.  They would never have shown such deference to a majority non-white protest.  They somehow "learned" non-violent policing protocols at the drop of a MAGA hat.  Whoever had duty at the Capitol building yesterday and coddled these terrorists needs to be fired immediately.

Update: "How Police Bungled The Capitol Riot"

Update: Did Federal police allow this to happen on purpose, in deference to Trump?