That’s what I thought too, but the author made an interesting point:
Calabresi suggests that the January 6 attack fits the definition of a “riot.” Perhaps so. But “riot” and “insurrection” aren’t mutually exclusive concepts. An event can be both at the same time. Indeed, that’s a common occurrence in history.
An insurrection, not a riot.
¿Por qué no los dos?
Because it’s important to distinguish that it was an insurrection and to not water it down with other terms.
That’s what I thought too, but the author made an interesting point: