• The Picard ManeuverOP
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    398 hours ago

    It makes me slightly uneasy and sad that this is done for big events, but I also understand why.

    I think the knowledge just saps some of the frivolity from what is otherwise a fun, low-stakes outing.

    • @9point6
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      8 hours ago

      I kinda hate to be this guy, but:

      Know this does not exist in any other country

      It is unnecessary in any other country

      America has entirely constructed its own hell by simply not applying the same appropriate gun control you see in every other developed nation in the world

      Edit: and I know you probably agree with me, but goddamn you’ve just collectively proven as a nation that over half your countrymen will bazooka their feet and the feet of everyone unfortunate enough to be near them, before even contemplating the idea of supporting someone who promises to make their lives better!

      • @[email protected]
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        That’s not true,

        As example, 2 years ago I was in Strasbourg for the winter markets and saw 2 things:

        1. Roving squads of military and police armed with submachine guns and even battle rifles. (Some in blue police uniforms, some in camo)
        2. I tried to get a photo from above everything and explored some stairwells. (I like urban exploration) I opened an upper floor office door and was startled by a room full of cops with binoculars and rifles leaning on the wall / resting on a table. They were not very happy with me and it took me about an hour of being a dumb tourist to disengage.

        I saw similar on foot squads in Germany too.

        • @[email protected]
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          An hour?? That’s crazy-- seems like their fault the room wasn’t secure, but they had to harass you for that long before letting you go?

      • The Picard ManeuverOP
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        100%

        It’s a response to an entirely self-inflicted problem.

    • @iAvicenna
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      26 hours ago

      I am guessing this is only specific to the USA.

      • @[email protected]
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        76 hours ago

        I saw so many snipers when I visited the UK… but that was like the year after 9/11 so it might have just been the style at the time.