I'd be fine if they have riot shields and batons for peaceful protesters or even riots.
But you have semi-automatic rifles, in what other way are you going to control the riot but by shooting them? Or you're counting on the fear factor to intimidate the crowd... then guess what, you fit the definition of a police state.
>peaceful
>protests

You loving ignoramus this was a peaceful protest, it was on tape. Just because some starfishs rioted on Sunday does not mean every thing that happens is a riot. forget off and get your facts straight.