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> I do not expect security personnel to desert their posts in their own capital city. Surely that was out of concern for their own safety (to retreat can be a
by stef25 6y ago
> I do not expect security personnel to desert their posts in their own capital city.
Surely that was out of concern for their own safety (to retreat can be a valid strategy) and / or not willing to open fire on US civilians in such a symbolic place.
- pjc50 6y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_United_States_Capitol_shooting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_United_States_Capitol_sho... ; I guess if there's just one civilian the symbolism of shooting them is fine.
- curryst 6y agoI hadn't heard about that before. In fairness, she did hit several officers with her car, and was actively attempting to run one over when she was shot. It's still a shame. I do wonder if there's something else they could have done. I don't know anything about how hard it is to stop a car.