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Old 07-27-2020, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
The way I see it, the Feds are all talk and no action. They are putting on a show, but they don't seem to be accomplishing anything. This is David and Goliath, and David is winning. The Feds say are arresting people, but, I think they are just releasing them. What good does that do?
Being arrested gives people bragging rights, which many protesters crave. Remember how many old folks in Washington are still bragging about “marching with Dr. King in Selma.” For one day. Then back on the bus and head north.

I think that for the cops, arrests are mostly to get the loudest people or the people throwing things away from where the action is so things can calm down. They know perfectly well that most of these people will be released without being charged, much less convicted, much less doing time.