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U.S. police have arrested more protesters in just two weeks, than the Hong Kong police arrested in four violent months in 2019. (media.mas.to)

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[-] rxbudian@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 months ago

It's because they know it's less likely that they get hurt in peaceful protest and they're more likely to die when protesters are ready to respond with violence and weapons.

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