I am sorry that none of the mob of feral urban youths got a USMC lesson in manners. The author is probably right that the Marines probably thought they would be the ones demonized and punished by their woke leadership if they defended themselves.
Sadly, I believe that The Marines KNEW they would be the ones demonized and punished by their woke leadership if they defended themselves.
This Woke Sh!t has gotten way out of control.