My comment was removed for "advocating violence", so I'll try to make myself clear:

First of all, I did not intend to advocate violence.

I was trying to advocate that people be vocal about the fact that there is a certain amount of violent suppression they will tolerate before they turn to violent resistance.

This isn't about condoning violence. It's about loudly warning the authorities about what often happens when protesters are suppressed using unwarranted force.

Furthermore, it's about recognising that everyone has a right to self defence, and making the authorities aware of that. If the police open fire on innocent civilians, they have a right to fight back. If the police beat a peaceful protester, they have a right to fight back. If unidentified people attempt to illegally arrest a protester, they have a right to fight back. The authorities have said things that make it appear as if they haven't recognised this, and I'm advocating that they be made aware of it.

This means:

• Loudly inform the authorities of your right to assemble and express yourself.
• Loudly inform the authorities of your right to defend yourself using force if those rights are infringed upon.
• Use violence only as an absolutely last resort.