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by Kiro 2186 days ago
In the Swedish BLM protests it was:

1) Peaceful protest

2) Unsavory elements started throwing things at the police

3) The police didn't respond with violence even though clearly attacked and provoked

We have problems with race profiling and other issues but I think the big focus on de-escalation in police training helps a lot to avoid the situation we see in the US.
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TouchyJoe 2183 days ago
In the German BLM protests it was:

1) Peaceful protest

2) Police declares protest is over, but people stay.

3) The police respond with violence

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microcolonel 2186 days ago
Wonder if it's "just property" when it's your own.
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monocasa 2186 days ago
I mean, yeah, it's a common thread in the US legal system as well, that property theft/damage doesn't give you the right to commit violent actions.

Even in castle doctrine states, it's only that their unwelcome presence on your property is an implied threat of violence, not that you're legally allowed to commit violence to protect property. That's why booby traps are universally illegal in the US.

So yes, compared to violence and particularly police brutality, it is "just property". Legally.

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