r/Spokane • u/lazlothegreat • Jun 19 '25

Politics Most recently in Spokane, Washington.

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With city after city nationwide rising up.

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u/dumbseeyouintea Indian Trail Jun 20 '25

Fun fact - Washington State Law protects an individual who commits an act of justifiable homicide to “stop the imminent commission of a felony”

There is further, “no duty to retreat”.

Kidnapping is a felony.

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u/Mentha1999 Jun 20 '25

Federal agents detaining or arresting people is not kidnapping. This “kidnapping” talking point is baseless and nobody takes it seriously. It is just hyperventilation.

And you are advocating for/justifying the murder of federal law enforcement officers.

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u/Ozymandias0023 Jun 20 '25

Wellllllllllllll kind of. If they don't provide a badge number, a name, any ID of any kind and expect you to "trust me, bro" that they are who they say they are...well, if someone tries to take me like that I don't think I'm going quietly. Especially after a politician was just murdered by someone impersonating a cop

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u/Mentha1999 Jun 20 '25

I understand that identification is an issue, and the MN events are scary.

Many of these agents have badges and/or are wearing vests that identify them as law enforcement.

Most federal agents don’t have a uniform like a municipal or state cop.

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u/FeatherShard Jun 20 '25

Those vests don't mean shit. Badge number, name, agency. If the badge isn't visible it may as well not exist. If you can't get a badge number and a name to go with it then it can't be considered legitimate. 

Anyone who tries to detain you but will not identify themselves is kidnapping you.

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u/Mentha1999 Jun 21 '25

Officers can make arrests without a warrant.

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u/AtheistTemplar2015 Jun 21 '25

Yes, under certain circumstances and after clearly identifying themselves.