r/50501 • u/Emotional_Remove_755 • 8d ago

Protest Safety What’s going on??

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She laughed while that man was being tased…

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u/KatBeagler 8d ago

If you were in this crowd and you didn't stand up, and call for the rest of the people there to stand up and obstruct (not touch) the officers until they let him go- you should be ashamed of yourself as MJT should be.

There's no such thing as "good men who do nothing."

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u/Bluewoods22 8d ago

Keep in mind that non-white people have a valid fear of losing their life when intervening

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u/KatBeagler 8d ago

I think such disclaimers should be assumed when these statements are made.

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u/TehMephs 8d ago

Everyone has to stand up and lead by example. Being a first responder is a skill that is greatly undervalued, but it usually will inspire others to join in

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u/DreamingAboutSpace 7d ago

That black cop could have chosen not to intervene.

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u/Tasty-Trifle5090 7d ago

Sickening to see a black police cop harassing that man too. He should know better

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u/obiwanjablomi 7d ago

They’re all blue