Unequal Responses to Demonstrations

For John, BLUF:  I believe some Americans are careless with their use of the term domestic terrorism.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Jan. 6-BLM Side-by-Side Comparison

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A Resource on Violent Political Unrest, Continually Updated

From RealClearInvestigation, by The Editors, 9 September 2021.

Here is the lede:

Many in the political and media establishment consider the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot to be one of America’s darkest episodes.  Others say the nationwide protests last summer over George Floyd’s murder were worse.  With polling indicating Americans see two sides to the story – and major media dwelling on only one – RealClearInvestigations has developed the database below allowing readers to draw their own conclusions.  Further context can be found here.

Note that the original article, created by RealClearInvestigations, may be republished for free, with attribution.

I am hoping that we, as a nation, will have a period of peace, in which we can pull back from positions that see evil on the part of others.  A period of peace would be good for all of us.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff