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[–] yngmnwntr@lemmy.ml 57 points 4 days ago (2 children)

[–] Sizing2673@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Armed to deter cops? Wouldn't that give them more reasons though?

[–] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Cops don't like fair fights. And they really don't like it when people are carrying guns that will send bullets straight through their lvl III plates.

[–] Dasus@lemmy.world 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

"Oh shit those guys know their rights and are armed, I'm reconsidering my power tripping. :F"

It's very ironic that basically that Black Panthers were the reason for gun control laws. That, like someone said today, the only way to make things happen in the US is when the rich white people become utterly scared.

On that note...

[–] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 4 points 3 days ago

Unfortunately, it probably doesn't take many Brian Thomspons before Republicans start saying, huh, y'know, maybe gun bans are okay after all...

[–] GraniteM@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm going to be honest, I used to feel that exact way, but then looking at the way the cops treated unarmed BLM protestors vs. the way they treated armed Proud Boys counter-protests made me feel... a little bit less clear about that feeling. I wouldn't call it a clear feeling one way or the other, and I'm appalled at the idea of crossfire at what ought to be a non-violent protest, but it's hard for me to take an absolutely pacifistic stance anymore.

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

the way the cops treated unarmed BLM protestors vs. the way they treated armed Proud Boys counter-protests

Uh, there might be another reason for that difference. In fact that difference might explain why the Proud Boys felt comfortable packing.

[–] easily3667@lemmus.org -4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Ok but other than the noted legal expert Ford Fischer, do you have any actual proof that it's illegal?

To all the downvoters.... you do know that laws are written down, right? Like you can go read the laws of the town you're in right this second. Mine doesn't seem to have a rule on this.