“Thank your for those links for later. I seem to recall reading (I was only 8 at the time) that they had machine gun nests with .50 cal set up at various intersections around DC.”
This is the photo I remember. Not an M-2.
Makes sense that the combat experienced soldiers would have more restraint with their better combat knowledge. OTOH - I’m guessing they aren’t trained as much in riot and crowd control as the police. Hopefully everyone will make wise decisions.
Watching last night in Seattle the police and protesters were trying to work out a plan for the protesters to disperse peacefully and they did. Except for the white guy and the white gal that kept trying to foment rioting.
But the protesters promised to be back today. They are. Last I heard they were marching and chanting and stuff. Sounded fairly controlled. Hopefully it stays like that.