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leftstreet

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7. Uh...no

Reply to GarColga (Reply #1)

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 06:16 PM

Oct 2025

In these modern times, no one should be in large crowds without a cellphone

I seriously doubt any members here would be instigating violence. Violence perpetrated ON them needs quick access to help, or documentation

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Camera phones are also useful for documenting officer, agent, and provocateur bad behaviour. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2025 #11

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