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I don't know how to feel about this (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Poxlox@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

This is blatantly false. I don't like it, but it most certainly happens at other countries and not just a US phenomenon. I'll paste some proof: https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/sports/brazil-police-sniper-nearly-shot-officer-during-world-cup-opening-1.1889183? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9692301/Greenpeace-apologise-Euro-2020-stunt-horror-left-two-injured.html https://sports.ndtv.com/euro-2020/snipers-were-ready-to-shoot-parachutist-at-euro-2020-match-minister-2465542/amp/1 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/feb/01/france-biggest-security-operation-six-nations-stade-italy

Also, this isn't even how they do it. It was an ad for the tripod basically, and it wasn't loaded. They use binoculars and not the rifle for scanning. https://deadspin.com/those-super-bowl-sniper-photos-are-real-5883525/

Hate to be that guy but also hate misinformation so had to chime in.

[–] taladar@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago

That is more along the lines of high government official protection at special events they attend in other countries though, not a standard practice at normal sports games.

[–] Vilian@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You said that hate misinformation, but in the first link it was a guy approaching the president, not a random game, also I always laugh when someone compare USA to Brasil and get mad when I answer that USA is a third world country

[–] Poxlox@lemmy.world -1 points 2 weeks ago

If you think that's misinformation idk what to tell you.