So apparently Jamal Bowman allegedly pulled a fire alarm to delay a vote in congress. And I just wanted to briefly discuss it.
I think mccarthy's comments comparing it to january 6th are a bit extreme, but at the same time, yeah, no this is an unacceptable way to obstruct legislative proceedings. As they say, shouting fire on a crowded movie theater isnt acceptable speech, and neither is pulling a fire alarm intentionally when there is no fire. Someone could get hurt and you're causing a panic for no good reason. There are heavy fines and sometimes criminal punishments for doing such a thing. So if Bowman did this with the intent to obstruct a legislative proceeding, then he should face whatever consequences there is for such a thing.
It makes little to no difference to me that he's technically on my side. There are lines that should not be crossed, and this is one of them.
Now, I will say, expulsion, which is what some republicans want, is a bit extreme. But fines and possible misdemeanor charges, sure. I'm more "slap on the wrist to know we mean business" here, not "this is unforgiveable and he should never engage in politics again." I would go that far with trump, but not with this. This is NOT january 6th by a long shot. It deserves consequences, but not severe ones.
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