UT protest – LE response was excessive and shocking
The main problem were:
1. DPS, Texas' state police, wearing camouflage uniforms. [a]
2. The disproportionate use of antagonizing force used against peaceful protestors without provocation. The protestors were young, semi-untrained, and largely more or less harmless.
Notes:
a. https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/07/20/mark-hertling-police-portland/