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Why do protesters rarely defend themselves? (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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When I see footage of protesters they mostly get tackled, tear gassed, or chased off. And in no way have I ever see them with a gun, knife, or any other form of defense to protect themselves.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 5 months ago

I saw a video of a guy who drove his truck into a group of protestors, he then got out of his car and was physically confronting the protestors he almost hit. It seemed like some of the protestors wanted to fight him back but they were prevented from doing so by some type of security (wearing a yellow vest). He was allowed to get back into his vehicle and drive off. Does anyone know which video I’m talking about? Because it definitely relates. I was both surprised the guy was able to leave unscathed but also not since any self defence will be used to attack the protests.