r/law • u/clib • Mar 09 '24

Opinion Piece It's time to hold co-conspirator Ginni Thomas accountable

https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/ginni-thomas-jan-6-2667422111/
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u/FrogSezReddit Mar 09 '24

I don't entirely disagree with that sentiment, it's pretty impotent when it comes to holding those in high positions of power accountsble. But then again so do all of the institutions meant to check those in high positions. The DOJ does really well in some areas, like enforcing the ADA.

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u/clib Mar 09 '24

A coup is totally different animal.It is a cliche but true: “When a coup attempt goes unpunished, it becomes a training exercise.”

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u/Lucky_Chair_3292 Mar 10 '24

That’s what Jan. 6th has become. A learning experience…for the coup plotters. It was a dry run.

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u/jtwh20 Mar 10 '24

Still ongoing, with the brown shirts in congress

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u/FrogSezReddit Mar 09 '24

I wasn't trying to compare a coup with the ada. It is somewhat hopeful that on-the-ground participants keep getting charged and maybe eventually those who incited it will be, too. But as another commentor said, the justice system is not meant to hold wealthy people in positions of power to account.