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That's a bit of a leap to say that the cops helped start the riots because there are a couple of incidents of cops throwing something. From the video on the li
by crusso 12y ago
That's a bit of a leap to say that the cops helped start the riots because there are a couple of incidents of cops throwing something.
From the video on the link you referenced, it looked like the cops were in full retreat from a wild crowd throwing objects. One of the cops half-heartedly tossed something back... inappropriate response on his part, but hardly evidence that he was the instigator in anything.
- Lancey 12y agoPolice do a bad thing: "You can't blame all cops for a few bad apples in isolated incidents." Protesters do a bad thing: "Pathetic rioters! Ungrateful youths! Sit down and do as you're told!"
- vinay427 12y agoNo one's saying that. My comment simply mentioned that cinder blocks were apparently being thrown at firefighters by some protesters. I fully support peaceful protests as they are an effective way to enact change, but violent acts really only harm innocents and turn public support away.
- Lancey 12y agoI meant that as a response to crusso. When protesters throw things, it's a blight on all protesters, but when cops throw things, it's just an incident.
- crusso 12y agoIs there a need to twist what I said? I didn't generalize the cops or the protesters. The poster to whom I was replying stated that the cops "helped start the riots" by throwing objects. I pointed out the problem with that argument, but I'm not excusing the police categorically.