contrary to popular belief i can see both sides of this coin.
so, no i dont want a Kent State scenario. which is why i posted it.
it does nothing to bolster my own argument that we use more force.
but thats not our decision, and its not the polices decision is it?
thats the consequence of decisions made by the protagonist..
they decided to pitch tents, abandon cars, break laws. their decision.
their consequence.
so in the act of being arrested they or their followers turn violent then that also is their decision.
we can only react. if that means pepper spray and nightsticks then again, their decision
but the police are obliged to react, and to use whatever means necessary to reinstall the code of law.
the kent state story goes way beyond 4 youths cut down at a protest by soldiers from their own army on american soil.
it spoke to that generation in ways that resonate today.
its the reason we see looting and destruction in todays protests in america.
it gave license to uncontrolled rage on both sides.
its best stopped before its started.
history is too harsh a judge for what ifs and maybes.
so, no i dont want a Kent State scenario. which is why i posted it.
it does nothing to bolster my own argument that we use more force.
but thats not our decision, and its not the polices decision is it?
thats the consequence of decisions made by the protagonist..
they decided to pitch tents, abandon cars, break laws. their decision.
their consequence.
so in the act of being arrested they or their followers turn violent then that also is their decision.
we can only react. if that means pepper spray and nightsticks then again, their decision
but the police are obliged to react, and to use whatever means necessary to reinstall the code of law.
(10-02-2022, 04:12 PM)Lilith7 Wrote:'exactly' doesnt do it justice.(10-02-2022, 03:55 PM)harm_less Wrote: Meeting peaceful protest with force. Went really well at Kent State!!!Exactly.
the kent state story goes way beyond 4 youths cut down at a protest by soldiers from their own army on american soil.
it spoke to that generation in ways that resonate today.
its the reason we see looting and destruction in todays protests in america.
it gave license to uncontrolled rage on both sides.
its best stopped before its started.
history is too harsh a judge for what ifs and maybes.
So if you disappear out of view You know I will never say goodbye