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This would be an excellent opportunity for Joe Biden to show what kind of president he is, clearly the behavior of the police is unacceptable but what to do if

This would be an excellent opportunity for Joe Biden to show what kind of president he is, clearly the behavior of the police is unacceptable but what to do if the police doesn't care. But frankly I don't think he will do much. About the only two things I can recall being reported from Biden are tripping when entering a plane and him calling the lifting of the restrictions in Texas a huge mistake.

shakezula 6y ago
Then you’re not paying even an ounce of attention
robin21 6y ago
> it’s not clearly unacceptable How do you prevent anyone saying they are a journalist to avoid getting arrested for unlawful protest.
- sharken 6y ago
  That bit of info escaped me, in that case things are not so clear cut. Got any link for more info ?
  - robin21 6y ago
    I would say it's a tactic that police are aware of. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-19/donald-trump-us-capitol-riot-journalism-claims/100077748 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-19/donald-trump-us-capit...
- fnordfnordfnord 6y ago
  You stop relying on blanket dispersal orders, curfews, other things like that. Arrest people for shooting, looting, throwing bricks, setting fires, you know, crimes that matter.
- gremlinsinc 6y ago
  Easy: Every journalist registers, gets a big bright vest with a HUGE QR code that can be read by any device within 30 feet. Cops scan code: to verify, don't even need to go near them, easily know who to avoid... it's not fucking rocket science... They see this as a war against the media and anyone who supports the protestors.
  - Nexxius 6y ago
    The journalists would see this as an impediment to them getting the "true story" (for whatever value of "X" that is) as it prevents them from "embedding" with the masses along with identifying the journo for violent actions. Not every "reporter" has a full camera crew. That being said, there were examples of the vest you describe at the DC "insurrection", or at least I saw some some journos wearing neon-yellow reflective vests stenciled with "REPORTER" on the live feed. Personally, I agree with you totally. Police & journalists should be clearly identified to better control things as it seems the default these days is to riot.

shakezula 6y ago

Then you’re not paying even an ounce of attention

robin21 6y ago

> it’s not clearly unacceptable How do you prevent anyone saying they are a journalist to avoid getting arrested for unlawful protest.

sharken 6y ago
That bit of info escaped me, in that case things are not so clear cut. Got any link for more info ?
- robin21 6y ago
  I would say it's a tactic that police are aware of. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-19/donald-trump-us-capitol-riot-journalism-claims/100077748 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-19/donald-trump-us-capit...
fnordfnordfnord 6y ago
You stop relying on blanket dispersal orders, curfews, other things like that. Arrest people for shooting, looting, throwing bricks, setting fires, you know, crimes that matter.
gremlinsinc 6y ago
Easy: Every journalist registers, gets a big bright vest with a HUGE QR code that can be read by any device within 30 feet. Cops scan code: to verify, don't even need to go near them, easily know who to avoid... it's not fucking rocket science... They see this as a war against the media and anyone who supports the protestors.
- Nexxius 6y ago
  The journalists would see this as an impediment to them getting the "true story" (for whatever value of "X" that is) as it prevents them from "embedding" with the masses along with identifying the journo for violent actions. Not every "reporter" has a full camera crew. That being said, there were examples of the vest you describe at the DC "insurrection", or at least I saw some some journos wearing neon-yellow reflective vests stenciled with "REPORTER" on the live feed. Personally, I agree with you totally. Police & journalists should be clearly identified to better control things as it seems the default these days is to riot.