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In reply to the discussion: I'm growing extremely tired of these "black-clad, masked protesters" ruining everything [View all]annm4peace
(6,119 posts)23. why are people afraid or hate people with masks ???
it is a why for cops to infiltrate.. but you can often pick out the cops due to their behavior.. but not always.
another thing is the bandanas are often soaked in apple cider which cuts the tear gas and pepper spray that is often used by cops unannounced.. so it is a protection.
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I'm growing extremely tired of these "black-clad, masked protesters" ruining everything [View all]
arcane1
May 2012
OP
It is the peaceful, thoughful people who get hurt by this, but apparently they don't care.
freshwest
May 2012
#2
So, you'd try to take a mask offf of someone who is threatening you with a metal pipe?
Luminous Animal
May 2012
#38
Many do. I know at least one woman who was fired from her job after being identified
Luminous Animal
May 2012
#45
Yes, and if anyone can show me video of a General Assembly where the consensus was to break windows
sabrina 1
May 2012
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