[somedude895]

If the political problem is oppression, then it's almost the only possible reaction. Not that I'd say that applies to the US or any Western government though, but, looking at the past, that can change faster than you'd think.

[jltsiren]

If the political problem is oppression, militias are often part of it. Either as instruments of the oppressive government or as revolutionaries who end up replacing it with another kind of oppression. Violent revolutions usually betray their ideals, because they favor exactly the wrong kind of leaders.

[Veraticus]

No, it’s simply one possible reaction — and a bad one. Methods matter at least as much as ideals in politics, and violent extremism is not a valid political method and we shouldn’t treat with it like one.

Those who embrace it made their choice. It is no one’s responsibility to respect bad choices.

[archagon]

Please spell it out. Who is being oppressed, and by what means?

[Red_Leaves_Flyy]

I’m sure you’re talking about systemic oppression of bipoc Americans - right?