Amerikans are in the fortunate situation that they can still wear armor to protests, which does not apply to all countries in the imperial core. They should use every advantage they can get.
Imagine if all this shit causes the right to pass gun reform. Sorry plebs can’t have guns and body armor anymore because The Libs are bringing those things to protests!
In Germany you aren’t even allowed to wear a mask or scarf and things like helmets, goggles & respirators are classified as “defensive weaponry” if used at protests. Arguably this even applies to padding and boots. Anything that makes you less vulnerable to the piggies using force against you.
This is us except not being clowns. I’m wondering about the specifics of 1) protecting extremities, and 2) the use of protective gear that does not get the wearer targeted. The oinkers love to focus in on people who have taken steps to protect themselves from their brutality.
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Amerikans are in the fortunate situation that they can still wear armor to protests, which does not apply to all countries in the imperial core. They should use every advantage they can get.
Imagine if all this shit causes the right to pass gun reform. Sorry plebs can’t have guns and body armor anymore because The Libs are bringing those things to protests!
They would ban body armor for protestors first
In Germany you aren’t even allowed to wear a mask or scarf and things like helmets, goggles & respirators are classified as “defensive weaponry” if used at protests. Arguably this even applies to padding and boots. Anything that makes you less vulnerable to the piggies using force against you.