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Originally Posted by pepper24
Protestors should be allowed to protest without being killed. I think that Israel has a big hole to dig themselves out of. The Israeli's used excessive force. We're talking about protestors with at most light weapons like bats from various countries including Canada, Sweden, Germany etc. (not just the Middle East). You think that a US funded army could handle the situation and get control in a better manner. We'll see what the facts are hopefully with an unbiased, fair investigation but at first glance it doesn't look good on Israel.
Regarding the G8/G20, Canada is a democracy that allows peaceful protest. If it turns ugly, the RCMP will do what's necessary without excess force such as riot police, tear gas etc. Not open fire on civialians. Canada is different then Israel, China, Iran, Thailand etc. It's a legit democracy.
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If police in Canada saw another police officer on the ground being stabbed and beaten with crow bars while dozens more were bearing down on them, they would not hesitate to shoot.
The second you use that kind of force you cease to be either a civilian or a "protestor" and become a combatant.