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kpete

(71,991 posts) Sun Mar 6, 2022, 09:44 AM Mar 2022

Keep in mind every single protester you see risks a 15-year sentence for speaking out today.

Today, anti-war protests are being held throughout Russia. Keep in mind every single protester you see risks a 15-year sentence for speaking out today. A snapshot:
MOSCOW:

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Keep in mind every single protester you see risks a 15-year sentence for speaking out today. (Original Post) kpete Mar 2022 OP

Profiles in courage ChazII Mar 2022 #1

If they are men they risk being sent to the Russian front. 58Sunliner Mar 2022 #2

This is the world envisioned by the Republican Party under Trump Mr. Ected Mar 2022 #3

ChazII

(6,204 posts)

1. Profiles in courage

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Sun Mar 6, 2022, 10:01 AM

Mar 2022

Thank you for sharing.

58Sunliner

(4,386 posts)

2. If they are men they risk being sent to the Russian front.

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Sun Mar 6, 2022, 10:12 AM

Mar 2022

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)

3. This is the world envisioned by the Republican Party under Trump

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Sun Mar 6, 2022, 10:57 AM

Mar 2022

They would counter "J6" was a protest and the participants are getting similar sentences.

2 points: 1) I thought you said Antifa was responsible for J6; and 2) note the difference in temperament between the clip above and the devastation of J6.

Our justice system is being put to the test. Due process takes time which is something we don't have an abundance of. God help us all.

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