“I will no longer be complicit in genocide [in Gaza]. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest,” the man apparently said before setting himself alight and repeatedly shouting “Free Palestine!”

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  • rab
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    9 months ago

    They didn’t know what was going on, could have been a suicide bomber

      • rab
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        9 months ago

        I’m just saying there is no way for them to know what his intentions are, of course they drew weapons

        The situation probably unfolded in a matter of seconds

        • lanolinoil@lemmy.world
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          9 months ago

          why do we teach everyone to only pull your gun if you’re going to kill someone unless you’re a police – then just pull it any time you’re worried or confused!

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          8 months ago

          Maybe actually grab him with your hands, instead of going for a gun as a first option. The police in US is brutal.