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LuvNewcastle

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1. I like some of the protest tactics discussed,
Thu Oct 3, 2013, 04:45 AM
Oct 2013

especially the use of inner tubes and plastic shields and other barriers to put between protesters and police. That way, protesters can't be accused of attacking cops and cops can't get hold of protesters. I think that could be effective in a lot of places. Ultimately, though, fighting police in the streets is a losing battle because of all the weapons they have at their disposal. If they hit back too hard, though, they'll certainly get a lot of hate from the public.

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