The DOJ need to start a public PR campaign warning people ahead of time,

[duforsure]

Anyone attending this rally on the 18th threatening, or acting out with violence , or inciting people at it to use violence will suffer severe consequences of the law, especially those that bring, or stockpile weapons for use, or attack a State or Federal government building will be met with the full force of our police and military if needed , and face the maximum sentences for their actions, so they are well aware of their consequences if they are violent in any way.
It also has a way of making some choose not to get involved, and lesson the chances it will happen, again. The DOJ needs to make a statement publicly violence will not be tolerated, or conspiring to get others to be violent will also have consequences. Domestic terrorism, or threats of it should never be tolerated, ever.

[pazzyanne]

1. Absolutely! nt

[flying_wahini]

2. Yes, the 'don't start no shit and there won't be no shit' warning.

Except the idiots think they want to be Warriors and Hero’s.
Playing soldier is So much fun. NOT.

[StarfishSaver]

3. Perhaps

But be prepared - if Garland and his team do put out such a warning, they will be attacked by some for "not doing anything," just "issuing meaningless statements that don't change anything" - as they were earlier this week when they warned that they would aggressively prosecute anyone who used violence or intimidation to interfere with women's rights to obtain an abortion.

"What's the big deal? It's already a crime to do that, so this is nothing new. Why don't they DO something?" was a common refrain. I suspect the warning you're suggesting would meet the same reaction in some quarters. "More words ... DO something!"

[duforsure]

7. If they are warned,then are violent,

They should be held accountable, and given harsh penalties. This warning would also prevent some from promoting violence, or illegal acts for fear of consequences. A win, win situation. They only lose if they do nothing after violence, or crimes go unpunished.

[StarfishSaver]

9. Being warned by DOJ in a statement has absolutely no bearing on guilt, innocence or penalties

Issuing a warning is more about trying to deter the crime in advance.

[WinstonSmith4740]

4. Something tells me they know this.

This rally will be a bust. Even the "Proud Boys" (emphasis on "Boys" ) have said they won't be there. Even as stupid as they are, they know this time, they won't be allowed into The Capital Building. This time, we have a President who isn't a dictator wanna be who stands by watching on TV and laughing. This time, The National Guard WILL be called up, and they'll be met with the full force of our security ability. This time, they know their "still capable of rational thought" friends and neighbors will turn their useless, seditionist asses in.

But then again, we are dealing with pretty stupid people here. Maybe they will give it a try. I almost hope so. Like most of us here, I'm against the use of violence. But I'll have a Watch Party with a bunch of friends just to watch them get their asses handed to them.

[gordianot]

8. It would be a serious mistake to test the resolve of Capitol Police.

Underpaid, underfunded, unappreciated and ridiculed by about half of those they protect in the building are people you best approach carefully. Round 2 would not be a good idea.

[WinstonSmith4740]

11. Exactly!

They will not display the patience they had to on the 6th. They were badly outnumbered by crazy people, and had to do what they could to just survive. THIS time they'll be ready, and I'm sure chomping on the bit. to show these dress-up-in-camo-and-go-shoot-at-rocks-in-the-woods "patriots" what real mob control looks like. On a strange, personally disturbing level, I'm almost looking forward to it.

[Marthe48]

5. Get lots of pictures and videos

I'm sure sane people can dress like traitors and act like clueless tourists getting pictures. Or use drones. Or security cameras. When it comes to traitors, they don't deserve the protections of the U.S. Constitution!

[gordianot]

6. I would like to see the DOJ make believers.

Clearly it is not as bad as it was a year ago. I am yet to be impressed.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

10. RW take on this

You mean they are braced for the FBI poseurs dressed in MAGA gear?
12 posted on 2021-09-07 by ponygirl (An Appeal to Heaven )

Expect more of Wray’s goons to show up. FBI operative shows up, attacks a cop, reason enough to arrest and commit all protesters to the gulag.
14 posted on 2021-09-07 by hardspunned (former GOP globalist stooge)

And then there are also these among them:

Burn the capital police department to the ground
14 posted on 2021-09-07 by NoLibZone (In 2 yrs only living will be conservative Christians Liberal vaxed sheep will be dead.Trust G's plan)