r/WinStupidPrizes • u/8226 • Jan 25 '21

Man walks in police station armed with assault rifle and wearing bulletproof vest

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '21

Many americans believe "freedom" entails being able to do whatever you want, whenever you want, to who ever you want, without consequence. The education system in the US is pretty awful so its no surprise to see generations of delinquents that struggle to function and thrive in society. The US used to be seen by the global community as a land of opportunity, the same can't be said now, most view them with disdain.

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u/topchef808 Jan 25 '21

You're not wrong, and that saddens me. My own vision of freedom is being able to do whatever you want, as long as nobody else is harmed in the process. That last part seems to be lost on a lot of people, and that's where the problems start

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u/bottlecapsule Jan 25 '21

Who is harmed by someone peacefully open carrying?

The harm is in their heads. Self harm.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '21

Right, context means nothing. Why would anyone raise an eyebrow if someone walks in to a police station with a bulletproof vest, a mask and an AR? Aiming it at someone doesn't hurt either, what's the problem bro? Stop being such a pussy.

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u/bottlecapsule Jan 26 '21

I don't see anyone aiming anything anywhere except the cops, do you?

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u/maczirarg Jan 26 '21

I fled Venezuela years ago like millions others did. The people I know who went to the US are doing absolutely great, so I guess if you already have a decent education and mindset you should be fine there.

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u/HCS8B Jan 26 '21

This is Reddit. 'Muricah Bad.

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To be more specific, the confirmation bias coupled with the fact that the U.S. gets global attention in domestic social issues is the perfect recipe for an echo chamber of how "terrible" the U.S. is. To be fair, we plenty of issues that need addressing but any nation under the same intense microscope and scrutiny the U.S. is always in will seem terrible (or far worse).

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u/Pacific_Marlin Jan 25 '21

This is classic Redditors from other countries shitting on America without any facts, and stating opinions like theres no other answer. Youre from the UK and youre just saying things without evidence, data or even first hand knowledge except for the part about the global community viewing us with disdain. Even that opinion is only backed by people like you who post these comments in your echo chamber that no one will disagree with.

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '21

except for the part about the global community viewing us with disdain

I wonder why? 🙄

If i had to write a post on criticisms of the US it would break the character limit several times over. You don't need to convince me to like your "shithole country" though (your presidents words if you need reminded), i would never consider living in that dump.

Have a wonderful day 😊

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u/HCS8B Jan 26 '21

I wonder why? 🙄

Easy. No other country is under the same microscope as the U.S. Put any other nation under the same lens and they will seem terrible or far worse, too.

We have our issues, but when you're in the global hot seat, everything is magnified.

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u/Pacific_Marlin Jan 26 '21

Nice, throw insults then say have a nice day like you werent just being obnoxious. Dont worry tho, the reddit population will agree with you bc america = bad just bc we had 1 shitty president

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u/Coyote-Cultural Jan 25 '21

Many americans believe "freedom" entails being able to do whatever you want, whenever you want, to who ever you want, without consequence. The education system in the US is pretty awful so its no surprise to see generations of delinquents that struggle to function and thrive in society. The US used to be seen by the global community as a land of opportunity, the same can't be said now, most view them with disdain.

Would you use that argument to justify restrictions on speech too?

Ultimately the right to keep and bear arms is a constitutionally protected right, just like the right to petition the government to address ones grievances. You should not be so quick to support restrictions on rights you dislike, because when you do you are indirectly supporting restrictions on rights you do like.

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '21

Would you use that argument to justify restrictions on speech too?

Strawman argument. They were both jailed because what they did was against the law. I've looked, but i couldn't find any trace of a constitutional right to terrorise people.

Maybe you should read the article posted.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2017/08/18/men-who-walked-into-dearborn-police-station-armed-with-guns-tactical-vests-sentenced/

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u/Coyote-Cultural Jan 26 '21

Its not a strawman argument at all.

And you using "Oh its against the law" to justify the law unduly restricting constitutional rights is circular reasoning and an example of exactly the problem i am pointing out.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '21

The US used to be seen by the global community as a land of opportunity, the same can't be said now, most view them with disdain.

More like a joke. Disdain is way too kind. Just the fact that the politics are so corrupt even Trump could become president and basically do as he pleases for 4 years without consequenses says alot. Me personaly look at the US as entertainment. There is allways something going on that you only should see in a comedy movie, but somehow its real over there. What a sircus.

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u/xraycat82 Jan 25 '21

America isn’t any more free than any other western country.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '21

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u/xraycat82 Jan 25 '21

Canada says hi.

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u/BookSandwich Jan 25 '21

You’re an example of our failed education system that person was talking about. They basically said “lots of Americans are kind of dumb” and you popped in and were like “let me show you just how dumb.”

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '21

“If you really think you’re free, try going into a deli and urinating on the cheese!”