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Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for “glorifying violence”

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1061 points danso | 1 comments | 29 May 20 07:24 UTC | HN request time: 0.449s | source
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ikeyany ◴[29 May 20 13:05 UTC] No.23349451[source]▶
People are wondering "How far does this go? How can Twitter say this is not cool, but allow something like violent movies or games? Where's the line?"

The leader of the United States encouraging law enforcement and the military to shoot American citizens for looting, that's the line.

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jtbayly ◴[29 May 20 14:03 UTC] No.23350059[source]▶
It is literally the president’s job to command the military. If he gives a warning that looting will lead to shooting, it is not glorifying violence. It is a statement of fact.

And looting always leads to shooting, regardless of who is saying it.

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1. huntedsnark ◴[29 May 20 19:01 UTC] No.23354130[source]▶
The national guard does not work like that. Also, no the military cannot just shoot people on the spot for being in the area of looting, it is not a "statement of fact." You just made this up and pulled it out of thin air so don't respond with "well prove it" or some other BS. Quit being a racist troll and reflect on your hateful little life.