• FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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      here is the only other article commenting on it. Which, that seems to be a UC Berk student-run newspaper… they’re not on MBFC.

      in any case, from that article, it seems to be the only mention of possible violence. the article only says that:

      … During the protest, the group chanted messages like “Long live the intifada,” “Hey hey, ho ho, the occupation has got to go” and “Killers on campus.” The crowd marched from Wheeler Hall at 6:00 p.m., to Zellerbach, where they were met by UCPD.

      By 6:30 p.m, protestors had crowded side entrances to the building.

      Officers struggled with the group at a side door of Zellerbach, one of them pushing a protester. UCPD officers stationed in Haas Pavilion moved towards the main entrance at 6:40 p.m. …

      though, here’s a statement from the other side of things:


      The Hillel further noted that they are supportive of the University holding the “disruptors” accountable “for their actions and destruction of university property.” …
      “Breaking windows, intimidating students, and inciting a mob are never acceptable and have no place in civil discourse,” the statement read. …

      Note that, the way I read it, it’s a general statement of “don’t be violent”, and it doesn’t sound to have been particularly violent. I imagine if they did in fact break windows, we’d have seen lots and lots of photos of that (in OP’s article.)

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    10 months ago

    If this is true, how can detractors claim any moral high ground over violent protesters when Israel is using violence against those in Gaza?

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      10 months ago

      Why does Israel need all that money for bombs and warplanes, when they could just go spit on Hamas and break their windows?

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      10 months ago

      This source is really suspect so “if this is true” probably resolves to “it isn’t”… but violence may be a reason to explain more violence but it never excuses further violence.

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    10 months ago

    Removed. Something happening at a California university is not “World News”.

    News? Sure. Politics? You could make an argument for it.

    Not World News.