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nilamoyesterday at 7:43 PM3 repliesview on HN

Are you suggesting people take up arms against police? Has that ever gone well for anyone, except as a quick way to die?


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thewebguydyesterday at 7:57 PM

As a last resort when all other options have failed? Yeah, if you value democracy and don't want to bend the knee and live under an authoritarian state. Ammo box is listed last for a reason, of course, all other avenues should be pursued first.

But that doesn't change the fact that the government isn't going to stop itself from overstepping the constitution, that duty falls with the people via protest, voting, lawsuits, and as a last resort, use of force.

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mothballedyesterday at 7:53 PM

I'm not suggesting it, but taking a look at history, a couple notables are the Battle of Athens and Cliven Bundy standoff. Bundy is still grazing his cattle on that land to this day.

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warkdarrioryesterday at 7:50 PM

Well, the other option is to live while bending the knee. Who needs rights anyway??