Would protestors be safer? Thousands of masked people with guns. Chaos?

I can’t help but think that the only solution to ICE is a “well regulated militia” in combination with political reform, with both being necessary.

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        That only applies if they fight with equal weapons. In a violent conflict, a government might use armored vehicles, tear gas, drones etc. I don’t think the risk would be equal for both sides.

        That’s also why I think that the second amendmend is pointless in today’s world. If it ever comes to a wider conflict between the general public and the government it’s not guns against guns. It’s guns against high-tech weapons.

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        I doubt they’re worried about that. Protest implies that the gun is symbolic or defensive. ICE is there to shoot, and will shoot first.

        If it turns into a gunfight, one side gets a gov pension when the smoke clears, and the other side gets prison if they live.

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          Fair but it’s hard to pin down who shot who if there are hundreds/thousands of shooters and all wearing masks.

          I think the real issue would be having to deal with national guard.

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        They think they’re beyond consequences and “it can’t happen to me, I’m the main character!”

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        bro they jumped and executed a person they don’t think about risks anymore

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          17 hours ago

          Legal repercussions are totally different than thousands of masked people with guns. They all know that the law is slow and easy to get around.