President Trump’s deployment of National Guard and active duty Marines to Los Angeles is intended to project power and deter protests against his policies. However, history suggests that such heavy-handed tactics can often backfire, escalating dissent rather than suppressing it. Experts argue that excessive state violence may lead to greater radicalization and loss of public trust, citing past incidents like Ruby Ridge and Waco as examples of how military force against civilians can inflame tensions and provoke violence against governmental authorities.
President Trump believes deploying the National Guard and Marines sends a strong message. However, this classic deterrence strategy may backfire, revealing his fear instead.
Counterinsurgency experts highlight that using excessive force often leads to the radicalization of the very population the state seeks to control.
Historical precedents, like Ruby Ridge and Waco, illustrate that heavy-handed tactics can inflame dissent rather than quell it, undermining public trust in government.
F.B.I.'s past experiences with protests have taught them that heavy state violence can have disastrous consequences, pushing populations towards militancy.
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