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I have worked at TikTok US core tech for 3 years. AMA.
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Why Pronouns shit captured US ? I don’t see this anywhere else
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What is the best way to say “No” to anyone at work or in general
self-defense was important for the civil rights movement, even MLK had a gun to defend against white supremacist threats. Should latinos and immigrants and jews and black folkd and leftists arm themselves for self-defense against white nationalists? The FBI has said they are too busy to follow up on white nationalist terrorism and state/local law enforcement have been caught aiding white nationalist groups and a judge recently ruled that neonazis who planned riots, talked about killing leftists, and beat up a journalist were just using free speech. So is it up to people to defend themselves from white supremacist terror? https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/05/el-paso-gun-sales-hispanic-americans-rush-to-buy-weapons?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
The race war is coming.
Not if we stand up to the far-right and white supremacists; protest them in public and challenge their ideas when parroted by politicians of either party. Segregationist terrorism was defeated by the civil rights movement, neo-naziism in the UK and US were protested and defeated in the 70s/80s, etc. Liberals and conservatives downplaying the NAZIs in the 20s didn’t turn out so well.
Fast and Furious 15: Race Warz
California gun laws were implemented due to black people arming themselves. Thanks Reagan!
Those gun laws were supported by the NRA too.
Of course, you think republicans or NRA are pro 2A? Only for whites
Buy a gun while you still can.
Thankfully US is a country where any law abbiding citizen (adults) can buy a gun regardless of being what race.
Yeah, I’m not disputing that. I’m wondering if people think more potential targets of white supremacist violence should arm themselves since the state - in actual deeds, if not words - under either party doesn’t seem interested in defending people from it. It seems like people might there should be more good leftists and immigrants with guns because of cases like Charlottesville or the El Paso terrorism.
Yes. And EVERYONE (except criminals, inresponsible persons, minors, mad people, etc etc) should buy a gun to protect themselves.
Should people have a fire extinguisher or rely on the fire department? We the people retain the police power. When government fails in its duty to provide for the common defense, it is up to us to provide for our own self defense.
Dude just don’t immigrate illegally. After that, do what you want, no one care
Why is it “I’d kill for my kid” is acceptable in this country, but “I’d cross a border illegally for my kid” isn’t? Hmm?
One of the great things about America, at least for now, is the right to bear arms, so you can protect yourself. I’m assuming you are Latino and/or immigrant. My advice, if you choose to legally arm yourself for protection, ensure you also make the choice to become proficient with your weapon. A firearm is only as effective as the person holding it. And if you choose to carry concealed, understand it will likely require changes in your lifestyle.
You do realize that the Southern Poverty Law Center who tracks White Supremacists/KKK members generously estimated their numbers to only be ~3000 total. That’s 0.001% of the total US population. Compare that to albinos which are ~200,000 so you’re 67X more likely to meet an albino individual.
Citation needed. https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/347418-survey-9-percent-call-neo-nazi-views-acceptable
I just said SPLC. Go to their site.
Yes. The FBI released a report in 2006 stating white nationalist organizations were infiltrating state and local law enforcement agencies across the country. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/fbi-white-supremacists-in-law-enforcement I haven't heard about the FBI stating they can't follow up on all the white nationalist activity. I'll have to look into that. However, it wouldn't surprise me. White terrorism has always been allowed since before the birth of the country (while still colonies of the British Empire). Nothing of substance will be done about this very serious threat to the public.
Yeah I remember reading that the FBI released a report a year or two ago saying that most domestic terrorism was due to far-right extremism... but then they also said they didn’t have enough resources to do anything about it. I’ll see if I can find a link. Here’s a more anecdotal account in the meantime: https://www.thedailybeast.com/homeland-security-ignores-white-terror-dhs-veterans-say After the synagogue shooting, they suddenly arrested a lot of groups - which, not to be too conspiratorial about it, suggests to me that they had just been sitting on it and only acted when the violence got so bad that there was more public pressure.
Racist!
Yes, the white supremacists sure are... and dangerous too. Should people they target arm themselves for self-defense?
Your post is racist. A great thing about America, anyone can arm themselves.