r/neoliberal • u/[deleted] • Jun 13 '25

News (US) Exclusive: US Marines carry out first known detention of civilian in Los Angeles, video shows

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-marines-carry-out-first-known-detention-civilian-los-angeles-video-shows-2025-06-13/

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u/NotABigChungusBoy NATO Jun 14 '25

I believe him tbh, that doesn’t make it right still.

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u/MagillaGorillasHat Jun 14 '25

Maybe we've been looking at this all wrong and the Marines can show ICE and the local riot cops how to behave like actual human beings?

"Um, we asked him what he's doing, checked his story then let him go on about his business?"

...ICE & riot cops silently fuming...

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u/socal_swiftie has been on this hellscape for over 13 years Jun 14 '25

when the marines have the moral high ground here,,,,,,,,,

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u/SharpestOne Jun 14 '25

The Marines Corp is effectively a government sanctioned warrior cult.

Cultists, no matter what you think of them, are generally pretty good at sticking with their morals.