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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: MisterFungi   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Michael Sparks sentenced
Date: 08/28/24 3:37 PM
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<<So is there some statute that makes the J6 intent more severe than disrupting a Senate confirmation hearing?>>

In the case of Sparks, yes. Sparks was convicted of four misdemeanor offenses: entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. He was also convicted of two felony offenses: obstruction of an official proceeding and civil disorder.

Unlike Sparks, demonstrators who briefly interrupt a Senate hearing typically do not enter through a window they shattered using a police shield, nor do they confront and chase a Capitol police officer up a flight of stairs. Nor do they post on social media, as Sparks did, "We want a civil war," and "It's time to drag them out of Congress."

So, yeah, more severe.

justice.gov - Kentucky man sentenced prison felony and misdemeanor charges actions during jan

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