here's the disconnect, dude. i have a 12 year old and a 13 year old. while they may not be old enough to make certain decisions, i would not hesitate to take them to a peaceful protest. because we have that freedom of assembly, as ensconced in the first amendment of the constitution. it is not the protesters, those peaceably assembled, that are starting most of the dangerous conflict. by and large, it is law enforcement that drive the violence, through shooting pepper balls, tear gas, rubber bullets. and i would argue that taking a 12 and 13 year old is worlds different than bringing a 2 year old, but nevertheless, we should have an expectation of peaceable assembly remaining peaceful.
my family and i have a reasonable expectation to walk down the fucking street carrying signs and yelling slogans without being assaulted by the police.
that we don't, and as you point out, it will actually be dangerous is the exact fucking reason to bring them to protest! at some point, we'll be turning this world over to them to make better. the police need to stop inciting violence upon peaceful protesters. that's the whole fucking point!
fuck them i won't do what they tell me.
they are OUR employees, for christ's sake. they should be listening to US.