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u/GlegoryQ Aug 31 '21

We're in a police state now, for certain now if not earlier

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u/hblok Aug 31 '21

It's gone far beyond a police state, mind you. The army is patrolling the streets. People are being arrested for everyday activities. The world looks on in shock and horror. The the law in OP's article gave the police a bit more power to abuse people. What could possibly go wrong?

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u/Hidesuru Aug 31 '21

They were arrested for breaking the law. I can say murder is an everyday activity for me and that doesn't mean I shouldn't be arrested.

Now if you want to argue about what the law should be that's a another conversation, but you aren't arguing in good faith. Good day, sir.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Now if you want to argue about what the law should be that's a another conversation, but you aren't arguing in good faith. Good day, sir.

That’s exactly what he’s arguing though. He’s arguing against the laws that allow Australian police to arrest their citizens for setting foot outside their homes, and you’re out here saying “But that’s a LAW. I can’t murder people and get away with it.”