California Aims To Restrict Use Of Rubber Bullets, Chemical Irritants At Protests

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would restrict the use of rubber bullets and chemical irritants during protests under legislation advanced Thursday in the wake of last year’s widespread public demonstrations over racial injustice. A similar bill died last year. 

The bill would set statewide standards for using the weapons that advocates say sometimes harmed peaceful protesters. Police say they are needed to prevent violence and are often better than the alternatives.

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Quick question: If they're peaceful protestors, why would the police be using tear gas and weapons that fire rubber bullets?