I think people are more trying to outline the difference in response, not calling for escalation. I think most people would want to see de-escalation in both cases. The point is more that the responses are clearly unequal.

Ok, thank you, that makes sense.

I read replies from another thread before writing that (asking why people haven't been shot etc.) so I was on a different track here.

Shots have been fired in the capitol building.

Yes, one intruder has been shot.

No injured guards/ officers/ staff/ journalists reported (afaik). I cannot help but think that this is a comparatively! good outcome when dealing with armed right-wingers.

EDIT: Heard on C-SPAN now: 5 reported injured now, 1 law enforcement. At least some of them gas related. I still stand by my opinion but I don't know for how long.

I have seen video of cops with hurt faces. Someone hit them.

"America doesn't negotiate with terrorists"

I was not sure if this needed a response but here it goes: I don't think this is a negotiation but rather a tactical withdrawal.