sycasey said:Cops should be held to a higher standard. The citizens pay their salary, and their use of violence is sanctioned by the state. Making this an apples-to-apples comparison is not valid.hanky1 said:Ok, now do the same for cops.sycasey said:
Hey look, an actual study:
93% of Black Lives Matter Protests Have Been Peaceful, New Report FindsQuote:
The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) analyzed more than 7,750 Black Lives Matter demonstrations in all 50 states and Washington D.C. that took place in the wake of George Floyd's death between May 26 and August 22.
Their report states that more than 2,400 locations reported peaceful protests, while fewer than 220 reported "violent demonstrations." The authors define violent demonstrations as including "acts targeting other individuals, property, businesses, other rioting groups or armed actors." Their definition includes anything from "fighting back against police" to vandalism, property destruction looting, road-blocking using barricades, burning tires or other materials. In cities where protests did turn violentthese demonstrations are "largely confined to specific blocks," the report says.
The ACLED report includes protests toppling statues of "colonial figures, slave owners and Confederate leaders" as violent incidents. "Since Floyd's killing, there have been at least 38 incidents in which demonstrators have significantly damaged or torn down memorials around the country," the report states.
How many arrest of african americans are non-violent?
I bet it's alot higher than 93%. Also, the fact that some people are holding up "93%" as something to be proud of is hilarious.
So this is the hill you're going to die on?
It's ok for 7% of protesters to loot, riot, and kill (btw that's a REALLY high percentage) because "but cops are held to a higher standard".