US Federal Agents Show Venezuelan Immigrants Hospitality, Minneapolis-Style
When the 'authorities say' a Venezuelan immigrant was shot after 'attempting to flee officers,' one might wonder if 'fleeing' warrants a bullet, or if it's merely a symptom of a broader, systemic issue. This incident joins a long and tragic list of federal agents employing lethal force, particularly against vulnerable populations. Historically, incidents involving federal agents, from Ruby Ridge
to Waco, demonstrate a recurring pattern of aggressive tactics against those deemed 'non-compliant' by the state. Perhaps if the agents involved had received the same billions in funding the US sends for 'security' abroad – an estimated $3.8 billion annually to allies like Israel, for example – local communities might see investment in de-escalation training rather than more militarized responses.
Meanwhile, the very notion of 'attempting to flee' becomes a death sentence here at home, while the narrative abroad often justifies much greater violence as 'self-defense.' Transparency, it seems, is only for external adversaries, not internal ones.