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Miguelito Loveless

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7. Protesters "hide" behind masks

Reply to msongs (Reply #3)

Thu Oct 16, 2025, 09:25 AM

Oct 16

to protect themselves against tear gas and police surveillance to identify anyone involved in protest, peaceful or violent. The police wear masks to protect them from prosecution for violence up to, and including, murder.

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Gen Z protesters united by an anime pirate flag are challenging governments around the world [View all] SunSeeker Oct 15 OP

The One Piece is Real!! Ferrets are Cool Oct 15 #1

more of this please. nt Javaman Oct 15 #2

protestor hiding behind mask...just like ice. no accountablity on either side nt msongs Oct 15 #3

Except one engages in violence and is sanctioned by the state Torchlight Oct 15 #4

Wow. They are NOT "just like ICE." They are not masking so they can get away with kidnapping innocents! SunSeeker Oct 15 #6

Protesters "hide" behind masks Miguelito Loveless Oct 16 #7

Good to Know... Mahalo, SunSeeker! Cha Oct 15 #5