Italian police violently clashed with “anti-fascist protesters” in the Italian town of Modena Friday.
According to RT, the anti-fascists were preparing to “disrupt” a rally organized by a far-right group called “Defend Modena.” The right-wing group was protesting against Jus soli, a legal principle that allows those born in a country to obtain citizenship to that country.
Video footage from Ruptly captured the moment police and “anti-fascists” start to brawl.
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RT reports that up to 300 “anti-fascists and anarchists” attempted to march into the area where the “Defend Modena” was demonstrating, but police blocked their path. The “anti-fascists” then began to throw explosives, smoke pellets, and other objects at police.
Police in riot gear then charged the “anti-fascist” group, beating several of the counter-protesters with batons. Police also used a water cannon to disperse the unruly crowd.
There were no reports of serious injuries, but at least two people were arrested in the clash.
RT reports that up to 300 “anti-fascists and anarchists” attempted to march into the area where the “Defend Modena” was demonstrating, but police blocked their path.
That should have happened in Charlottesville, but the police stood by and did nothing.
That should have happened in Charlottesville, but the police stood by and did nothing.
The reality of the situation is that the police protect their jobs,and their prime job is to protect the people in power that pay their paychecks and retirement benefits.
If that sometimes means the public is also protected,it's only incidental.
