But remorse, unfortunately, can be faked. If the expression of remorse in those courtrooms was genuine, then it could have a profound effect on the rest of the Proud Boys. It can lead us to question our motivations and beliefs that led to our remorse in the first place. It forces us to confront our feelings of guilt and regret, compelling us to take responsibility for our actions and seek redemption. However, remorse can also serve as a catalyst for change. We may replay the events in our minds over and over again, scrutinizing our actions and analyzing alternative paths. Remorse can drive us to question our values and ethics, forcing us to grapple with the consequences. It is an emotional response that arises from our deep seated need for social connection and our sense of moral responsibility. When we experience remorse, we are confronted with the realization that our actions have caused harm, both to ourselves and others. Research shows that remorse is a powerful human emotion, capable of overwhelming us with intense feelings of guilt, regret and sorrow. Was it genuine or just some strategic and covert action? This might well depend on how their behavior in court is interpreted. Or will they come back stronger and more determined? So will the Proud Boys just fade away now that their leaders have expressed remorse? Even Trump seems to have temporarily abandoned them (but he's got his own problems).
I do not think what happened that day was acceptable," and "I will have to live with that shame for the rest of my life." I'm not a terrorist … I'm one of the nicest people in the world."Īn emotional Tarrio said in court, "What happened on January 6 was a national embarrassment. According to CNN, Biggs sobbed and said, "Please give me the chance, I beg you, to take my daughter to school and pick her up." He argued, "My curiosity got the best of me. These defendants pleaded to the judge for mercy. Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years and Joseph Biggs to 17 years. According to NPR, 1,143 people have now been charged in connection to the insurrection and sentenced to a total of 600 years in prison-not including the big players. For observers, the watershed moment in the development of their "pride" came in September 2020, in that now infamous line from then US president Donald Trump, delivered live on television: "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by." Some commentators felt that the Proud Boys seemed to view themselves as the "president's army."īut with members of the Proud Boys now facing court cases, verdicts and sentencing, we have different images of them to grapple with-less proud, less arrogant, less entitled.
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