Update, yes there are snipers:

  • @FeeshyFish@lemmy.world
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    532 months ago

    Translation: Threats of violence are fine for a government to regularly make as long as no one has died.

    Not authoritarian at all

    • @stevedidwhat_infosec
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      -92 months ago

      But they have these at football games and other major events including political events and so on too? Why is this any different, especially when considering it’s related to the Middle East and considering what happens w/ suicide bombers?

      These spotters are different from the police shootings in the Kent State incident, no?

      • JJROKCZ
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        102 months ago

        So because the students are protesting about something happening in the Middle East, you jump straight to worrying about suicide bombers? Not all Arabs are ISIS my dude, your bias is showing

        • @stevedidwhat_infosec
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          -132 months ago

          This has nothing to do with bias, and everything to do with prior incidents (9/11, namely… but also the '93 bombing, the 2009 fort hood shooting the 2013 Boston marthon bombing, the 2015 san bernardino attack and the 2016 orlando nightclub shooting)

          Further, I’m not super thrilled about you accusing me of being a racist because I’m concerned about a prevalent concern/non-zero likelihood risk or threat. Don’t assume maliciousness where ignorance may suffice. Flies. Vinegar. Honey.