Many spectators watching the riots unfold on television or online commented on the small police presence assembled at the U.S. Capitol in comparison to the armed show of force that awaited the BLM protesters this summer. Others expressed surprise that the officers did not use greater force as the Capitol was breached. In one moment that sparked outrage online, an officer was caught on video taking a selfie with a rioter during the height of the chaos.
On Thursday, President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday one of the darkest days in American history, and pointedly called out the double standard in the law enforcement response.
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Many spectators watching the riots unfold on television or online commented on the small police presence assembled at the U.S. Capitol in comparison to the armed show of force that awaited the BLM protesters this summer. Others expressed surprise that the officers did not use greater force as the Capitol was breached. In one moment that sparked outrage online, an officer was caught on video taking a selfie with a rioter during the height of the chaos.
On Thursday, President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday one of the darkest days in American history, and pointedly called out the double standard in the law enforcement response.
Many spectators watching the riots unfold on television or online commented on the small police presence assembled at the U.S. Capitol in comparison to the armed show of force that awaited the BLM protesters this summer. Others expressed surprise that the officers did not use greater force as the Capitol was breached. In one moment that sparked outrage online, an officer was caught on video taking a selfie with a rioter during the height of the chaos.
On Thursday, President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday one of the darkest days in American history, and pointedly called out the double standard in the law enforcement response.
âWhatâs happening is white privilegeâ: Kid-glove treatment of pro-Trump mob stirs anger
By Victoria McGrane Globe Staff,Updated January 7, 2021, 5:03 p.m.
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The contrast was stark.
Last summer, a diverse group of largely peaceful protesters for racial justice were met with tear gas, military tactics, and legions of police in riot gear. But when armed and violent â and mostly white â insurrectionists stormed the Capitol on Wednesday, an anemic law enforcement operation was comparatively gentle, even polite.
Black activists, politicians, and regular citizens shared their outrage at the unequal treatment on social media and beyond, decrying the disparity as they watched white Trump supporters ransack and riot with relative impunity.