So there seems to be a reaction by people to the military
equipment used by police. Allow me to explain.
What is apparently occurring: According to Glenn Beck and some
conservative commentators, there is something called the bubba effect.
This "effect is the idea in people’s heads that if they will not or
cannot protect me, then I will protect myself." So this is being
spurred by the fact that the police are militarizing with heavy weapons and
equipment, and on the opposing side is the protestors with everyday people
stuck in the middle. As such, people in the middle which include the
fearful and open carry people amongst others want to now protect themselves
from both. However, what is possibly more worrisome is the fact that as
police guns get bigger, some people who want to protect themselves also try to
get their hands on bigger and better guns. And then to compound the
issue, it is possible that criminals will now do the same to possibly take on
the police as well, which compounds the idea that the middle people are not
safe spurring to arm themselves even more. If the bubba effect continues
it could result in a fatal shooting at some point (Beck's biggest fear) which
in turn would lead to larger riots, and violence.
Conclusion: This is very frightful as if it is
true, we are looking at a potential powder cage in the making. People
feeling unsafe with two powerful opposing groups’ leads to irrational thought.
So, with this as my warning as I am leaning on believing in this, look
out, take the right steps to protect yourself if you feel it is necessary, but
do not become the person that causes the chaos.
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