It's either let them think it's okay to act childish or throw some tear gas and they can run around and cry like victims. If people who are thinking of joining antifa see cops just back off, they will think they can get away with more, I say act on that shit at every protest but I mean hey whatever they feel is best
Disagree.
It's a known fact terrorists groups in the middle east use force against them as a recruiting tactic.
'We're legitimized, they see us as a threat to their society'.
Antifa is a terrorist group.
'We're legitimized, they see us as a threat to their society'.
Using force allow terrorists groups to post propaganda and spin the actions took against them as a way to get their message out. Which in turn recruits far more people.
There are 3 options that I see right off the top of my head.
1. Give them what they showed up for. A confrontation.
2. Let them be, allowing them to hurt people, cause millions of dollars in damage.
3. Corral them so they can't hurt people, while only allowing them the ability to do minimal damage if they choose to. Find the people who do the damage when they're separated. Arrest and charge with crimes.
3rd option gives minimal media coverage to Antifa. As well as unmasks them. Personally I choose the 3rd option every time.