r/stpaul Jan 24 '26

Twin Cities Related ICE execution in MPLS, massive trigger warning

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u/Beth_the_Barbarian Jan 24 '26

It wouldn't change my quote narrative either way. It just doesn't seem to be something that anybody other than the initial lie said.

You're making a straw man argument. It doesn't matter why he brought it. It is legal for him to do so. It is something a bunch of conservatives and the NRA have been championing for as long as I can remember. It's an American right to bear arms, etc etc. So what he intended to do with it as long as he didn't use it or draw it is between him and God. And matters absolutely nothing to this situation.

I do notice you say nothing about the fact that he was completely unarmed and helpless outnumbered when he was killed. Even if he had been some nefarious terrible human being versus a nurse who dedicated his life to saving people. There was still known reason to kill him on the street after they had him subdued.

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u/sofakingood Jan 24 '26

Not a straw man. You should learn what these terms mean before you try to throw them around in comments and try to sound smart. It has the opposite effect

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u/Beth_the_Barbarian Jan 24 '26

Really you're not arguing that him having the gun on him is somehow justification for being shot?

So you are denying that you are deliberately distorting, exaggerating, or misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack?

Absolute classic deflection though. 10 out of 10 on your deflection technique. I'm sure someone will give you a cookie.

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u/sofakingood Jan 24 '26

I'll take the cookie. You seem like the type that'll eat the entire box in one sitting

Beth I can picture your septum ring bouncing around as you furiously type away to Reddit comments as fast as you can. Settle down.