Maybe it's just me: Armed protests, by definition, aren't "peaceful"

[Algernon Moncrieff]

When people show up at a protest openly carrying firearms, there is an implied threat that those firearms will be used. The desired effect is intimidating the unarmed. It's bullying, and it needs to stop.

[hibbing]

1. Kick n/t

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Not just you. Armed protests are, by definition, not peaceful. . . . nt

[tulipsandroses]

3. Gen Honore said the same thing today. He called for action to stop these armed protests at

State Capitols. You can still protest to your heart's desire without being dressed like you are ready for war.

[StarfishSaver]

4. Armed protests aren't even protests

[hadEnuf]

5. It's not even a protest. It's armed intimidation.

The word protester incorrectly lends some credibility to these terrorists.

[Mister Ed]

6. Imagine a household argument.

Husband shouts at wife, but doesn't hit her. Oh, and by the way, he's holding a gun.

Only if that can be called a "peaceful household discussion" can an armed demonstration be called a "peaceful protest".

[Algernon Moncrieff]

7. This.

This exactly.