Without those officers out there, there would be two competing forces out there. You would have rioters and protesters. You honestly can’t see any problem with that right?
The people in that crowd have refused lawful orders to go home. Yes the police have a right to clear an area if the public safety is in jeopardy. And after nights of rioting, that’s what the situation is.
You said it was a war zone but what happened tonight seemed to directed at a protest, not rioters. No?
Ever hear of water cannons, batons, shields and so on?
You see nothing wrong with cops armed with Mp4s, .50 cal mounted weapons on MRAPS and body armor SIGHTING IN CIVILIANS is not a problem for you????????
This is a LOT bigger than cops controlling a riot scene.
Or are we already comfortable living in a police state with being in the constant sights of guns and drones?