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So does the American flag for a lot of people, that's why we need a military, right? Did you know this woman was a veteran, by the way? She swore an oath to pro
by 1000units 6y ago
So does the American flag for a lot of people, that's why we need a military, right? Did you know this woman was a veteran, by the way? She swore an oath to protect that flag, not the confederate flag. Try reconciling this in your mind, maybe you'll understand what's happened better.
- pjc50 6y agoWho was she and what were the circumstances of her death?
- nerdponx 6y agoShe appears to have been shot (maybe by a security guard?) while trying to break in through a window.
- pjc50 6y agoFinally saw a news report: https://www.thedailybeast.com/one-woman-shot-six-hospitalized-as-trump-loving-mob-swarms-capitol?ref=author https://www.thedailybeast.com/one-woman-shot-six-hospitalize...
- macawfish 6y agoI'm not justifying it, just giving context for why folks are alarmed, especially for people from other countries who don't necessarily have context for obscure US symbols. And yes, the American flag is problematic in its own way.