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2007-10-13 08:01:50 · 11 answers · asked by Soul Man 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, definitely not! The right for people to say how they feel should be protected at all costs. I bet the torturers using it would use a water cannons first to maximize it's effects.
Even considering using this type of technology on their own citizens is telling. Why would a government, made up of individuals supposedly representing those peoples interests, think it's acceptable to try to stop them expressing their opinions?
Are anti-war protesters that dangerous to the people in power?
2007-10-13 08:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by smith.w6079 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Back in the '80's a buddy of mine was stationed at Tempelhof AB Germany. During this time there were a few protests and he would tell me about how we as AF Cops could do very little in the way of crowd control, Mostly issue warnings and nudge protesters back with riot shields. but if the situation got out of hand, the Polezi(Geman cops) would come in and BEAT THE LIVING CRAP out of the protesters with Riot Batons, Boots and Bare Fists. Later when I was stationed in the UK we couldn't even touch the protesters even if they jumped the fenceline(thankfully this has changed). Likewise we would let the UK Cops handle it and they weren't too soft handed in thier methods either. None of the European protesters pissed or whined like US Protesters would. No lawsuits were filed and No charges of "Police Bruitality" were brought on any of the European cops.
Now remember that these are countries that Pres. Clinton referred to as "Civilized Nations" awhile back. Even though thier handling of thier civilians is a bit more hands-on then we would treat ours. Even so, this is the first time I've heard that this technology would be used against protesters.
Even though I don't agree with them, they are exercising one of thier rights given to them by the Constitution (of which I have taken an oath to support or defend). Even so, they have to realize that there is a time and place to legally assemble. The reflecting pool in Washington is acceptable, A military Members funeral is not. I would whole heartedly support a 360 of ADS Beams around a Military Members funeral site to deter protesters! I'd even volunteer to hit the switch on them!!!!!!!
2007-10-13 19:15:49 · answer #2 · answered by matt m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father fought World War ll to guarantee the right for you to ask stupid questions and to guarantee people the right to protest their government's policies.
I fought during the Viet Nam war for exactly the same reasons.
The young men and women fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan are fighting for the same thing.
You sound that you are pro-war, but you are all wrong in your attitude. America is a free country because of people like my dad, the 50,000+ that died in Viet Nam and the military in the middle east today.
I find your question as bad as I find the questions asked by people who are anti the military. Do something with your life, join the Marines.
2007-10-13 08:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Depends, if it is a peaceful event that is not causing a disturbance or jeopardizing somebody elses rights or life, then no.
If it is something like a G8 summit protest that is storming building, vandalizing, causing chaos and acting war-like, then yes, as a second to last resort.
2007-10-13 08:38:49 · answer #4 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
And the military connection is?
As your question would be better off in the Law & Order section.
2007-10-13 22:06:49 · answer #5 · answered by conranger1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peaceful protesters - no.
However once they start committing illegal acts or interfering with the rights of others, then force proportional to the offense should be allowed.
2007-10-13 09:15:26 · answer #6 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not unless they start attacking people and burning buildings,then give 'em both barrels.
2007-10-13 09:00:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If They are protesting legally then yes, but if they are illegal, then they need to be controled or it coult turn into a riot and people could DIE
2007-10-13 08:10:56 · answer #8 · answered by Kevy 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Depends on my mood at the time i would guess.
2007-10-13 08:44:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It doesn't seem very practical.
2007-10-13 08:06:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋