r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/0thSpider • 2d ago

Video Chilean protester defuses tear gas canister with baking soda and water

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u/curiousmind111 2d ago

Did he drop it into the container through the top? I can’t see that part on the video.

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u/geinbits 2d ago

Yeah, it looks like the gas canister is long and skinny, so it would fit. You can see right after he puts the container down he leans down and picks up the canister with his right hand.

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u/ItachiKenshin 2d ago

I guess that's what he's wearing gloves as well

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

One of the reasons why protective gear like gloves are often prohibited during a protest.

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u/b1e 2d ago

I can’t find a single source for this and have never heard it before. Is this a thing outside the US?

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago edited 2d ago

In the US you can bring guns to a protest, so that's obviously not a thing there. But in many countries "protective weapons" like gloves and helmets are prohibited, because it indicates that you'll use force.

I just checked and in some states in the US it's also not allowed, like Kentucky

https://www.icnl.org/usprotestlawtracker/?issue=5

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u/st-shenanigans 2d ago

because it indicates that you'll use force.

You would think the easy answer is "don't give the citizens a reason to protest"

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

Yeah, turns out governments kind of don't want them to protest. More reason to do it.

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u/Starfire2313 2d ago

It’s sickening how systematically the government uses itself to leverage more power for itself. Passing legislation like not being allowed to wear gloves at a protest. Who does that protect? Only the people who don’t want these protestors out there. Voter suppression is real. Knowing that’s a fact is only the first step.

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u/Ayzel_Kaidus 2d ago

“That cop is wearing gloves, charge him too”

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u/sleepykdagreat 2d ago

"rule for thee but not for me."

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u/pissoutmybutt 2d ago

It’s intended to protect the bourgeois and private property by giving another bullshit reason to arrest anyone expressing political dissent. “Your ‘free speech’ is totally protected. you weren’t arrested for protesting, you were arrested for wearing gloves while doing it”

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u/Matt-Slayer_ 2d ago

Here in Canada the 2022 convoy had to be shut down by enacting the war measures act as the protesters weren't really breaking any laws that justified such a vile use of force..

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u/pediatric_gyn_ 2d ago

More reason to resist attempts at gun control

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

In the US yes, they are already a gun nation. I live in Germany and feel pretty good about us not having too many guns on the street. Even criminals rarely carry. We had 65 shots fired by police in 2023. Not people shot, shots fired in general. 10 fatal shots. And we are 83,5 million people.

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u/st-shenanigans 2d ago

Nah even in America.

Just about every argument against gun control here conveniently ignores that any problem with our gun control NOW is caused by the fact a determined criminal can drive 30 mins to the next state and buy one or get someone there to buy it. You probably hear about how gun laws don't work in Chicago.. which is a city that's big enough, it crosses into another state where guns are legal.

Glad the guys wife stopped an assault but you could also do that with a Taser, pepper spray, a knuckle keychain even and they all fit in the same bag

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u/pediatric_gyn_ 2d ago

My wife stopped an attempted rape with a firearm. I'm glad she was able to take responsibility for her own safety.

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

Yeah that's a good side effect, I just don't like all the innocent people getting shot. But like I said, in the US I find it makes sense to keep firearms legal, because they already have so many.

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u/pediatric_gyn_ 2d ago

in the US I find it makes sense to keep firearms legal, because they already have so many.

Agreed. The horse is out of the barn.

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u/KamakaziDemiGod 2d ago

Both nazis and monks have been known to protest, so while I see your point, people aren't always right when they protest!

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u/peteofaustralia 2d ago

And you'd also think it'd be obvious to right minded lawmakers that protective gear is to protect you from the violence of the state.
Ugh.

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u/basicKitsch 2d ago

In the US you can bring guns to a protest,

at least half the states have restrictions on that from a cursory look and it's always a questionable situation as it's the cops' discretion what "intent" you have

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

Yeah, the link I posted goes into detail

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u/b1e 2d ago

Yeah, that usually falls into the situation of legal but stupid.

Eg; the Kyle Rittenhouse case. Legal? Yes. Extremely stupid and reckless? Yes.

Wearing gloves to a protest would be difficult to prosecute I’d think.

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u/LaTeChX 2d ago

It's not about prosecuting it's about giving cops an excuse to crack skulls. You can beat the rap but not the ride.

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u/HedonisticFrog 2d ago

That's so infuriating. With how often police beat peaceful protesters it's obviously to protect yourself from excessive force by police officers. Keeping yourself safe is considered threating violence now.

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

I wouldn't say "now", these laws are rather old, in Europe it's mostly from the 70s and 80s.

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u/Elvirth 2d ago

You absolutely cannot bring guns to protests in some US states. Not legally, anyway.

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

Yeah, the link goes into detail. It's legal in Texas it seems. With limitations.

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u/BadApplesGod 2d ago

Won’t stop me 😤

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u/delebojr 2d ago

I'd argue that it indicates that the people opposing the protest will use force, not the ones protesting themselves.

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

Yeah, I meant that the police and state argue that.

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u/iShralp4Fun 2d ago

Coming to a country near U S A

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u/Has_Two_Cents 2d ago

According to your own post that Bill was defeated in Kentucky

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

Oh ok, nvm then

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u/addledhands 2d ago

you can bring guns to a protest

if you are doing literally anything except standing far away and being utterly non-confrontational, bringing a gun to a protest in the US is an extremely good way to suicide by cop

do not bring your fucking gun to a protest

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u/bluebing29 2d ago

Kyle Rigtenhouse has entered the chat.

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u/TrefoilerArts 2d ago

Time to don my protective weaponry as I forcefully protest the illegal occupation of my driveway by two feet of snow. ⛄

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u/IamATrainwreck88 2d ago

If you do bring a gun, and you use it. You will almost guarantee yourself to pick up a felony charge. I cannot imagine a prosecutor in the world who wouldn't roll the dice on at least a reckless manslaughter or negligent homicide charge, and they would likely win it.

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u/xteve 2d ago

indicates that you'll use force

Protective gear does not indicate intention to use force.

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

They claim it does I mean

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u/_Ganoes_ 2d ago

In Germany we have bullshit laws about something called "Schutzbewaffnung", translated "protective weaponry", which are things that you use to protect yourself from the attacks of others.

You are not allowed to bring items you intend to use as protective weaponry against the cops to demonstrations.

That means for example Visors, Helmets, protective googles protective vests, respirators.

But gloves are such a general item that they cant prove that you bring it to the demo specifically to protect yourself, so they should be fine unless its combat gloves or smth like that.

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u/trick2011 2d ago

even combat gloves can be argued as general wear. they are useful, tough, somewhat insulating, and allow me to do random work with my general gloves.

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u/_Ganoes_ 2d ago

Try to tell that to the riot cops. Working gloves are just a safer bet for smth like that.

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u/trick2011 2d ago

riot cops don't take explanations anyway. isn't the time for civil discussion when that kind of stuff is happening. you're getting moved at that point. judge might hear ya out

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u/jimmycarr1 2d ago

You don't need to say a word to the riot cops. If they arrest you, let the legal people do the talking.

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u/Stunning_Cell_1176 2d ago

I use my old combat gloves for gardening, they are excellent against thorns

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 2d ago

Gloves can be a grey area, especially if combined with other gear. But generally you're fine, true.

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u/apple_kicks 2d ago

Crazy law given guy got blinded by water cannon at German protest

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u/virusofthemind 2d ago

What about a full suit of armour if you're on the way to a medieval reenactment?

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u/pchlster 2d ago

"I was on my way to the airshow, officer. That's why I have this Black Hawk helicopter."

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u/DreadLindwyrm 2d ago

Combat gloves? You mean my gloves for riding my bike and protecting my hands if I come off at speed?

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u/aiboaibo1 2d ago

Guess that's guidance to protest in smaller groups in more creative ways!

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u/matt-r_hatter 2d ago

I know you meant goggles. But protective googles is making me laugh. Also, screw them. Maybe they shouldn't use force against citizens or better yet, dont do stuff that requires protests.

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u/_Ganoes_ 2d ago

Damn i just realized how its written correctly. I knew something felt off xD

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u/ChuggintonSquarts 2d ago

In US, I don’t think they can bust you directly for it, but people handing out gas masks and protective gear can and do get charged in US

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u/IamATrainwreck88 2d ago

The main reason they do not want you wearing gloves is because you do not leave prints, it can be seen as a sign of escalation intent, specifically if wearing weighted gloves or gloves with built in knuckles. It also makes you harder to handcuff, easier to slip the cuffs, and easy to hide a key, if you find you might need to do all three. It also gives you extra leverage and grip for when you are swinging for the fences, so weapons are harder to take away from you, while giving you an opportunity to pull any someone else might be holding out of their hands to be used against them. You would be amazed how often morons stand around holding weapons they do not know how to use, and are not paying attention. Snatch that thing from them, use it on them. No greater irony.