In a development that may not surprise many, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) has chosen not to press charges against a Democratic staffer who was found to have trespassed in a Capitol hearing room and filmed himself in a sexual act with another man.
The explicit video was uploaded online by the individual involved, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, and was subsequently discovered by conservative news platforms. Mainstream media outlets, however, showed little interest in the incident. Senator Ben Cardin, who employed Maese-Czeropski, was permitted to quietly let the matter slide. This is the same mainstream media that spent a fortnight fixated on Representative Lauren Boebert's indiscreet public display of affection in a cinema.
Following the incident, Maese-Czeropski remained unapologetic, asserting that he was "being attacked for who I love to pursue a political agenda." He dismissed the notion that his actions - filming himself in a sexual act in a Capitol hearing room - were the cause of the controversy, instead attributing it to a "political agenda."
Despite initial promises to treat the matter seriously and launch a criminal investigation, the USCP has now decided that no charges will be filed. This decision sends a clear message - those who wish to use Capitol hearing rooms for explicit activities can do so without fear of legal repercussions.
However, it is worth noting that this newfound leniency may not extend to those outside the Democratic party. The USCP's decision could be interpreted as a willingness to go to great lengths to protect individuals of a specific political leaning.
The question arises: did the sexual orientation of the individuals involved influence the decision not to press charges? Was the USCP apprehensive about potential backlash from the LGBTQ+ community if they decided to press charges? If this was a factor, it further undermines the credibility of the USCP.
This incident should be remembered the next time a Democrat decries the erosion of "norms" and advocates for the restoration of decency in politics. Their lack of action in this case suggests that they are not genuinely concerned about such issues. They appear indifferent to the trespassing and desecration of the Capitol Building. If they truly cared, they would be demanding that Maese-Czeropski face charges. Their silence suggests that their previous outrage was merely for show.
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