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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
The barriers seemed to be working fine until they were opened.
At the very least, if the police felt afraid and helpless, they could have backed down and the terrorists could have opened it themselves. The officers actually physically helped them break the law. That is above and beyond.
It's no different than when mass looting happens. Sometimes the police have no choice but to stand back and observe. But you don't see them go and hold the doors open for them.
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How do you know they were working? This apparently unfolded as the crowd grew, forcing it's way closer and closer. There are many reports that they were using pepper spray on the police to gain access to restricted doors. This obviously forced authorities to focus on protecting the people inside the building versus trying in vain to hold off a mob from many access points.
Looting is in no way the same as thousands of people pushing in on you trying to force their way inside a building. They were not properly prepared, but why make the police an accomplice to this? It's beyond petty in this case.