That’s what I thought too, but the author made an interesting point:
Calabresi suggests that the January 6 attack fits the definition of a “riot.” Perhaps so. But “riot” and “insurrection” aren’t mutually exclusive concepts. An event can be both at the same time. Indeed, that’s a common occurrence in history.
Today is the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, intended to keep Donald Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election
We have an attack on center of government intending to overthrow a lawful election and keep the losing candidate in power. We have intent of an insurrection, location of an insurrection, and targets to make it an insurrection. How does the ultimate success or failure, or the type of weapon change the crime?
Because it’s important to distinguish that it was an insurrection and to not water it down with other terms.
That’s what I thought too, but the author made an interesting point:
A riot attacking the seat of government, attempting to overthrow the government, is an insurrection
Edit: NO, for any pedants trying with say what about BLM, protesting abuse of power is not the same thing
We have an attack on center of government intending to overthrow a lawful election and keep the losing candidate in power. We have intent of an insurrection, location of an insurrection, and targets to make it an insurrection. How does the ultimate success or failure, or the type of weapon change the crime?