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US Marines carry out their first civilian arrest (discuss.online)

submitted 20 hours ago by bytesonbike@discuss.online to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works

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Source: https://xcancel.com/travisakers/status/1933643478682251436#m

"Leao, who gained his U.S. citizenship through military service, said he was treated "very fairly."

"They're just doing their job," said Leao, who is of Angolan and Portuguese descent.

More info: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-marines-carry-out-first-known-detention-civilian-los-angeles-video-shows-2025-06-13/

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[–] DrFistington@lemmy.world 47 points 19 hours ago

So... They followed orders and arrested a veteran trying to get VA benefits. I hope they reeeaaaallly think about, and discuss that tonight.

How do they think that's going to go for them if things continue this way

[–] ProfessorChodiMacCunt@sh.itjust.works 7 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

THIS is what happens when you let ai run the fgovernment

[–] HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.world -4 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Okay. This did happen but the headline makes it seem like the marines are out in LA knocking heads. They were guarding federal property when the guy crossed the yellow line after being told not to. Dude was on his way to the V. A.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 11 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Okay and?

[–] HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

They were within their rights to protect the federal building. As shitty and it is. It seems out of proportion.

[–] bizarroland@fedia.io -2 points 14 hours ago

Don't let the downvotes get to you.

A lot of people are really angry and scared, and they'll take that anger out on anyone that gives them a convenient lightning rod.

I also read the article. I know you're telling the truth. They treated the man fairly. It was just... It's something for news to yell and scream about to rile everyone up and make people more and more afraid.

Keep telling the truth and sharing the truth when you see it.

It will help some of the tension de-escalate.