The first-hand accounts Ive been reading describe it as a massive unprovoked attack on a crowd full of kids and no real way to escape.

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[–] 67 points 9 months ago (1 child)

I've seen videos of the indiscriminate use of tear gas on a large crowd that was clearly peaceful and filled with Portlanders of all ages, and well off the macadam facility. We banned tear gas for a reason. I join Councilor Green in calling for enforcement of our laws. - Jamie Dunphy, Portland City Councillor

I hope they are able to enforce it but when a group can murder with impunity in broad daylight, it might be a challenge to stop lesser acts.

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  • [–] 48 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Yeah I was there. About 200 feet from the main flash point.

    There were quite a lot of people as we were marching from the park to the ice facility and starting packing in tighter. It was a miracle there was no trample situation; everyone was calm and shuffled away orderly even though we could not see nor breathe.

    Couldn't be prouder of my city for doing it well.

    Unfortunately I passed by many children, pets, and strollers during the march. I hope they are all doing well and I haven't stopped thinking about you all (including the little girl with the sign made with paper saying "I hate ICE"). Stay strong and safe you all!

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  • [–] 17 points 9 months ago

    I'm hearing bring buckets to cover and collect the gas. Have someone bring oven mits and face protection. Have them assigned to the task.

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  • [–] 18 points 9 months ago*

    Stop calling the protests "anti-ICE". That's not what they're about! They're closer to "No Kings"

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  • [–] 5 points 9 months ago

    no dictator, no tyrant no fascist Has ever been removed without the use of violence.

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  • [–] 5 points 9 months ago

    All you need to disable teargas canister is a traffic cone and a gallon of water

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  • [–] 7 points 9 months ago

    So humanitarian crimes against its own citizens..

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