Mon Aug 17 22:23:08 2020
<5547a085> Re: Pepper spray, this is more of a 1:3 adversary tool at most. For a crowd of detactors like what formed, there are cattle prods that can drop each person with a single touch. Strangely I am still lobbying for non-lethal methods of deterrent.
<5547a085> The big cans of bear mace spray up to 15 feet and can spritz a big fuming cloud, better for 1:5+ deterrent.
<5547a085> Also: perhaps having a bike helmet would help? all the worst mob violence seems to culminate in severe head trauma to the victims.
<5547a085> I’m not sure what else to offer up as a rando 3rd party arm chair observer, but some prep goes a long way, beyond don’t be in Portland at night near mobs