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Oh my god, everyone is retarded. Kids (people my age) are actively trying to be as retarded as possible by destroying property, something that discredits their cause. Police and lawmakers are retarded for absolutely abusing their powers. If I called the shots, kids could only be arrested after committing a crime, first offenders get arrested the 48 hours and get a week of community service, which should be enough to scare them into not being stupid. Repeated offenders can get actual jail time. Mass surveillance sure as hell ain’t ok and banning these organisations would only be ok if these actions DIRECTLY ORGANISED BY THEM are proved several times in court
Violence only breeds violence. It’s the kind of crap that polarizes people and breaks down compromises. The ends never, never justify the means, as the means will corrupt the ends. Just think of how often a democratic coup just fails because “temporary” dictatorial powers are necessary to maintain peace
You're also supposing that this climate crisis that the governments are currently inflicting on their people is not violence. And that the police beating protesters is not violence.
It is violence, and we should be able to defend ourselves.
It blows my mind that more people don't realize that police presence is a symptom of lack of representation. Healthy, content, and comfortable individual don't need to be policed. Discontent comes from injustice.