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[-] jet@hackertalks.com 25 points 1 year ago

Thank you for the translation. This is exactly why people need to be wary of tools used against bad actors, that will then be used against everyone. A tool in the toolbox will be used by the police. Slippery slope is real. Once you establish precedent the tool is useful, you'll see it again.

[-] inasaba@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

In Canada I'm very wary of the current trial against the leaders of the Freedom Convoy for this reason. Popular sentiment at the time of their protest was that they were bad for blocking the road, and what comes from this trial could set precedent that could be used to criminalize climate and social justice protests in the future.

[-] rjs001@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 1 year ago

The Freedom Convoy in Canada fought for the deaths of disabled and elderly people so they could be irresponsible. It’s not anywhere near the same thinf

[-] inasaba@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I am well aware. But if precedent is set that protesting in the streets won't be allowed going forward, it will have negative ramifications for leftist movements.

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