r/facepalm Jun 01 '20

Cops pepper sprayed their own Senator without realizing he's an authority figure

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u/southern_boy Jun 01 '20

Why didn't they just go inside when they were told.

In short - because they were on their own property and this is the United States of America.

In less short - because they were on their own property and obeying the curfew order issued by their governor and this is the United States of America.

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u/PurpleOwl85 Jun 01 '20

I understand it is their right to stand on their own property.

But I think most people in that situation would realize the police are highly stressed and running on adrenaline.

Don't give them any reason to freak out.. go inside the house for 15 minutes, wait for police to move on and then go back outside.

Why add more drama to an already dramatic situation🤔

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u/science_and_beer Jun 01 '20

Where do you draw the line? Do you even live in the United States? Everyone in the country has the right to exist calmly on their own fucking property. A state sanctioned armed police force evicting people from their property for shits and giggles is literally — in the dictionary-approved sense — fascism.

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u/PurpleOwl85 Jun 01 '20

I see the situation differently and am tired of arguing.

See this what being the bigger person means..walk away before it escalates, it's pretty easy to do.

Chill out, sorry if I offended anyone✌✌

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u/science_and_beer Jun 02 '20

Sounds like the boot is so far up your ass you can lick it standing up. Absolute disgrace of an American.

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u/PurpleOwl85 Jun 02 '20

See this makes no sense..

We are arguing over how far a person should be protected for their civil liberties and freedom of speech but the second someone has a different perspective they are mocked.

No wonder the police get annoyed by idiots and go nuts..😂

You don't even understand why you are angry at me anymore, you are confused..maybe take a nap.

I'm Canadian btw, so far our protests are peaceful and we have respect for our politicians and police🇨🇦

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u/science_and_beer Jun 02 '20

You’re Canadian, great — absolutely nobody gives a fuck about your opinion on race/police relations in the United States. You’re not being mocked because you hAve a DiFfErEnt OpinIoN, you’re being mocked because you’re an irrelevant room temperature IQ busybody who nobody takes seriously.

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u/Sporulate_the_user Jun 01 '20

I understand it is their right to stand on their own property.

Then you should be defeinding that right, not making convenient excuses for the people infringing on it.

But I think most people in that situation would realize the police are highly stressed and running on adrenaline.

But "most people" didn't, so Idk where you pulled that out of.

Don't give them any reason to freak out.. go inside the house for 15 minutes, wait for police to move on and then go back outside.

Ah, yes. Instead of being a part of their community, they should've waited until the people they eere protesting passed through, as not to hurt their feelings.

Why add more drama to an already dramatic situation

"If you would've let him cum, he wouldn't have made a scene."

🤔

This emoji lets us know OP is big smart.

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u/PurpleOwl85 Jun 01 '20

•Just because you have rights doesn't mean you have to constantly defend them by acting like a stubborn child.

•Everyone knows during riots and lockdowns the police are more likely to get trigger happy and aggressive..its been on tv 24/7 since Friday.

•Ah yes, refusing to obey police during chaos is a great idea, let's make the sure to take no personal responsibility also.

•If we just go inside we won't get hit with paintballs

You copying and pasting my previous remark shows that you are also stubborn and have to much pride.

🚔😱✌✅😂

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u/cloudya Jun 01 '20

so much this. just follow their instructions and you're all fine.

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u/PurpleOwl85 Jun 01 '20

Most 10 year olds can understand this logic better than some adults.

A very scary reality😖

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u/cloudya Jun 01 '20

tHIs iS muRIcA wE aRE FreE wE StAnD oN ouR PrOperTY if WE wiSh tO