Fighting cops does not discourage police violence. It gives them license to escalate. I mean, you honestly think some cops are going to go “oh shit, these people are fighting back, we better go home”? Or do they go get more buddies, armored vehicles and if necessary the National Guard?
You discourage it by changing policies and laws, which in turn requires getting voters to view you positively.
Just the kind of attitude to promote violence
Is there another way to discourage police violence without giving up civil rights?
“Able to defend yourself” to a cop means resisting arrest. You’re going to jail. And if you carry a weapon, then the charges increase.
Fighting cops does not discourage police violence. It gives them license to escalate. I mean, you honestly think some cops are going to go “oh shit, these people are fighting back, we better go home”? Or do they go get more buddies, armored vehicles and if necessary the National Guard?
You discourage it by changing policies and laws, which in turn requires getting voters to view you positively.