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And dogs on protestors in Ferguson in the hours after the police shooting of Michael Brown.

• ataturk 9y ago
  As bad as that sounds, I ask "do the people whose property was damaged by the rioters matter at all?" If the riots had gotten even further out of control and lethal force had to be employed, would the use of dogs or water cannons, or whatever else be more palatable?" People taking part in riots do have a choice--they can behave if they so choose. Their victims are merely caught up in the ordeal, though. Protecting public safety is a delicate balance.