And here is my new article via @rosaluxnyc on some of these transfers of tear gas from war to policing.https://rosaluxnycblog.org/tear-gas-protest/ …
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This type of gas-blowing machine originates directly in the US war effort in Vietnam, where it was originally designed for use in bunkers & tunnels. It first appeared in US “riot control” c. ‘69. I wrote about it Badges Without Borders.https://twitter.com/Johnnthelefty/status/1288724477119873024 …
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We use them in the film industry too but with a slightly less toxic smoke.
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LOL. Good to know.
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Oh! They're using chemical weapons against their own people!
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where have i heard that before? anyway
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@tedwheeler please explain how this is acceptable or what you are doing about itThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Expecting them to follow rules Those days are over pal .now whote folks know what is poc go through
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Next up after leaf blowers..pic.twitter.com/1GgW8K2OuF
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Poor Johnny Boy I sure hope u found a safe place
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