I just think that it wasn't necessary or beneficial in this particular case, especially AT the Capitol.

Haven't you seen all of the bad publicity that the protests got because doing it AT the Capitol and crossing police lines THERE? It simply gives ammo for the opposition to label the protests as BEING THE SAME as the January 6th attack, when they are not even remotely similar.

No one was trying to STOP the parade (as J6 was intended to stop Biden's win), to injure anyone, or to threaten the lives of police or legislators. They were simply making a statement in opposition to dt's "king-like" crap. Thus, there was NO NEED to get themselves arrested or give the opposition ammo to use against them.

When there IS a need, I'm FINE with protesters getting themselves arrested for speaking out loudly or blocking roads, etc.

Perception IS everything and their protest there, done THAT way, harmed their cause.