To any clear thinking unbiased observer it is obvious that last January individuals within the presidential administration attempted to prevent the transfer of power, overthrowing our democratic system of government, and act of open insurrection. However not all individuals that participated or wo supported, then or now, should be classified and treated the same. There are, in my mind, distinct tiers of insurrectionists and we need to be mindful of them when determining our course of action.

The lowest tier is those in the general population. Many of these people are working on the objectively false but passionately held belief that the election was stolen. Put aside the idea that people were dumb enough to steal an election for the president while allowing the legislature to come perilously close to changing hands. IF someone honestly thinks their government is being stolen, they are going to support those who are trying to ‘save’ it. These people are well meaning fools but in the end, they are also tools manipulated by higher tiers of the insurrectionists.

The middle tier, much smaller tan the lowest, is comprised of those intelligent enough to know the corruption and insurrection at play. Who know that the 2020 election was secure and fair but yet continue to support the past administration’s efforts to subvert and overthrow the legitimate government. Most of those in this tier are pulled to power like moths to flames. These are the Senators and Congress People that voice deep ‘concern’ but when the votes are counted protect the insurrectionists rather than risk or lose one erg of political power. It is also those wiser and more intelligent members of the electorate that can see the truth but set aside because they want some personally identifiable gain politically, such as greater firearm freedoms.

The highest tier, and the smallest, must face the most intense consequences for their actions. These are the instigators, the plotters and planners that knew full well what they did. Who knowing sought to overthrow our democracy. It is the inner circle of the past administration and its advisors, for these I think we must have stiff and long prison terms.