Scary state of the "security advice" sector. This person who gets funding to provide security advice/training to activists has no idea about the *standard* police warning flag in Hong Kong and thinks it's a protester tactic. Such ignorance would be funny if it weren't dangerous. https://twitter.com/roryireland/status/1165270513792557063 …
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If you do not know about the police flag that's used in EVERY DARN PROTEST and think it's some sort of protester tactic to warn about tear gas, be quiet about Hong Kong tactics or security advice. There are many other ways to make money or get grants that doesn't endanger people.
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I’m sorry about the fantasies, but the young people in Hong Kong are basically doing what young people around the world have done to demand freedom. They’re putting their bodies on the line. They’re getting their bones broken, their heads bashed in and their futures threatened.
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I have unfortunately observed this for years in the security-industrial complex It’s like a version of the geek disease. People think they’re smart and well-meaning therefore can comment about everything else. It’s just not true. And my years of quiet begging have gone nowhere.
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I’m not talking about getting a few details wrong. We all get stuff wrong. I’m talking about the arrogance of commenting and even taking grants to provide advice on situations completely out of one’s area of expertise, knowledge, or fieldwork. First. Hire. Or. Listen. To. Locals.
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He still wants me to do his work.
Honestly, if it was fixable, I’d quietly offer corrections. It’s. Beyond. Fixing. Hire some Hong Kong based researchers and get out of the way. Preferably, get out of the business. There are other ways to make money. https://twitter.com/roryireland/status/1169332901697204225 …This Tweet is unavailable.Show this thread -
This pic sums up what’s going on. Many reporters, the security-industrial complex, viral accounts: they’re giving you a fantasy. Keep Hong Kong’s brave and tenacious protesters in your thoughts. They are more than our projections. They are fighting for their lives and future./npic.twitter.com/qV7BoAA3iB
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