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"Peacekeepers" at the Utah 50501 protest in Salt Lake City opened fire into a crowd, hitting two people - killing one. [Edited the title for clarity.] (subium.com)

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[-] Rey_McSriff@hexbear.net 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

idiotic

Yeah, I should assume any armed amerikkkan I see on the street is doing it for my safety

[-] Z_Poster365@hexbear.net 4 points 2 days ago

if they're dressed up as an anti-fascist marching on your side, then yeah pretty much

[-] Rey_McSriff@hexbear.net 3 points 2 days ago

I don't know what to say other than I don't trust fellow yanks with guns who I don't know. I wouldn't have gone wild west on anyone like the "peacekeepers" did but I'm not going to be able to tell at a glance that someone wearing all black is a "good guy"

[-] Z_Poster365@hexbear.net 5 points 2 days ago

Well I'm sure there were about 500 armed people at that march alone, Utah is open carry. I personally approve of demonstrations of armed force at our protests, although I think it should be more regimented and disciplined than anarchists meandering around with their own guns

[-] Rey_McSriff@hexbear.net 5 points 2 days ago

Yeah, I don't doubt there were lots of guns out that day, but I 100% agree with you that if you're going to open carry at a protest like this, do it with an organized group. Not blaming this particular individual for getting shot or getting others shot, but I think the confusion is understandable