ImperialCobalt

ImperialCobalt t1_jacur9y wrote

Reply to Move to Connecticut by [deleted]

West Hartford, great public schools with a very very low violent crime rate. Through personal experience, I'd say it's one of the most anti-drug-and-alcohol high school systems, so that's a plus for kids. It's ranked #1 to live in (in CT) by Niche as well.

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ImperialCobalt t1_j6avmhz wrote

Reply to comment by Lilcoqui17 in Unity Rally, will start with a mutual aid stand for those that need food and then march. Some Protesters will be legally armed and medics will be on site. Please meet with security if you have a health condition upon arrival, wear sneakers and layers. by Lilcoqui17

How does having a gun prevent you from being tazed by law enforcement? I understand the other commenter's point about counter-protestors -- being armed for this purpose is a good thing to me. Just wondering how being armed would make you seem like less of a threat and thus less likely to be attacked by police

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ImperialCobalt t1_j692cmy wrote

Reply to comment by Lilcoqui17 in Unity Rally, will start with a mutual aid stand for those that need food and then march. Some Protesters will be legally armed and medics will be on site. Please meet with security if you have a health condition upon arrival, wear sneakers and layers. by Lilcoqui17

I'm referencing the protests following Floyd's death...protestors in CT were peaceful (for example, blocking of I-84) and the police prayed with them and asked them to leave to let ambulances through.

Yes, there isolated incidences, but not the deadly and consistent violence in response to protests. Is the best way to counter that lethal weapons? Would pepper spray not have been enough?

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ImperialCobalt t1_j68y3mx wrote

Reply to Unity Rally, will start with a mutual aid stand for those that need food and then march. Some Protesters will be legally armed and medics will be on site. Please meet with security if you have a health condition upon arrival, wear sneakers and layers. by Lilcoqui17

I gather the protesters were armed...I support gun rights but was that necessary here in CT, or is that a copy of national groups? Sure, nationally police violence is a thing, but historically (particularly in recent years) protests have never been met with unjustified violence. Police have generally treated peaceful protesters with respect, and announcing that you're armed seems inflammatory.

Again, I support carry, but was it necessary as a protestor policy?

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