Breaking the law does not excuse extrajudicial murder.
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Precisely, and what have we learned from those who lived through Nazi Germany? That the slide to fascism was slow.
“You are comparing the Chinese crackdown on protesters to what is happening now?”
[..] also blocking streets is false imprisonment.
If you actually look at what CS gas is, you will see that it meets the standard of WMD, and a prohibited weapon under the Geneva Conventions. We have actually invaded nations to prevent the use of similar weapons that cops use freely on our citizens.
I hadn’t really thought of tear gas this way before, but an Economist article a few months back talked about how tear gas is dangerous for democracy, as it allows those in power to disperse protests - including peaceful ones - any time they want, thus denying people the right to pressure the government. And because it…
People complain about how they think having to temporarily wear a mask is violating their constitutional rights (it doesn’t) and you are bothering to note that the militarization is not as serious as China? You’re absolutely right it’s not as serious, but we roll over and just let this shit happen, that’s what our…
Wow. All of the answers I’m getting just make me even more depressed, particularly as there are a lot of damning truths here.
That said...
Can we get some surplus M1A1 Main Battle tanks included as part of the next year’s budget, chief? I heard that tactic worked real well in China in the 80s LOL
You’re right, totally different situation... The Chinese tank drivers clearly didn’t want to run over the protester.
The military has no union and a much worse retirement package.
Rules of engagement, tear gas prohibited by the Geneva convention...
“You are comparing the Chinese crackdown on protesters to what is happening now?”
The ASVAB was too hard
Why didn’t these assholes just go and join the army where they can be rewarded for pissing on humanity?
He did say “please” first. Threatening death is just the next step from being polite.
Assuming you’re being genuine,
“Clear communication is critical in times of crises,”the spokesperson said.
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