“So, I know the effects. I would rather have that than see what we’ve seen in other places where people who are violently assaulting other people have to get hit with sticks and shields,” Estes said.
Tear gas was developed around World War I and is banned in warfare by the Chemical Weapons Convention, ratified by almost every country in the world including the United States. But it allows chemicals classified as riot control agents, including tear gas, to be used for law enforcement. A 2014 study funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Defense, and the National Academy of Sciences did try to specify levels of tear gas concentrations that can cause irreversible damage or death.
The American Thoracic Society is calling for a moratorium on tear gas, citing the “the lack of crucial research, the escalation of tear gas use by law enforcement, and the likelihood of compromising lung health and promoting the spread of COVID-19.” Samira Green, who was pregnant, and her husband Andy found themselves trapped between spewing canisters fired by Portland police on June 2.
“The only way as a citizen that we can hold them to account is to file a lawsuit and hopefully inflict enough financial damage on them that they’re forced to make changes to these types of things,” Andy Green said. Asked if Portland police deployed more powerful tear gas, spokeswoman Lt. Tina Jones declined to comment, citing the litigation.Brendan Deiz, a 33-year-old teacher and musician, was at home in bed when Portland police fired tear gas several blocks away in the predawn hours of June 26.
Hannah Waller, who lives in a Seattle neighborhood that was occupied by Black Lives Matter protesters for three weeks, said tear gas also seeped into her apartment. The Senators also asked the GAO to review policies and procedures federal law enforcement agencies have in place regarding the use of less-lethal weapons and tactics for civil disturbances. The GAO is set to begin studying the matter later this month when staff becomes available, GAO spokesman Chuck Young told AP.
The effort devolved into a cross between alphabet soup and a game of hot potato. The EPA punted to the CDC, which passed the ball right back to EPA. The ATF referred questions to the Department of Justice. No agency claimed oversight.
If they really cared about black lives, they would not be fighting to defund the police. Amid the George Floyd protests, Chicago registered the city’s most deadly weekend in six decades: 110 shootings. Nearly all of the victims and shooters were black.
Have you looked at the health effects of having your small business looted and burned to the ground? How about the health effects of being beaten by a mob because you happen to own a small business or have the audacity to carry an American flag?
Poor protesters just peacefully burning buildings, cars, destroying private property. And then some asshole throws tear gas
So perhaps stop rioting?
Breaking: Government officials, headed by Trump has zero regard for human life. Also, water is wet.
There’s plenty of studies on it. There are no long term affects. This is just a story for the Snowflakes because they are tired of crying when they want to riot and loot. MSMIsTheEnemyOfThePeople
who gives a stuff against criminals
What about the widespread health effects of rioting?
Tear gas use in response to bricks, frozen bottles of water, molotov cocktails, inch diameter ball bearings being thrown at their heads. Seems fair, you could always run away from the tear gas, if your struck with one of the for mentioned objects you might not be able to run...
There are no double blind studies on the use of vaccines in children either.... Police have too much power, but these people are criminals taking advantage of a situation propagated by media like you, all to try to implement their 'revolution' funded by foreign govts+
There would appear to be no oversight on the war criminals that have deployed chemical weaponry on American citizens, either.
Poisonings of Americans
The Army sends everyone in basic training to get tear gassed, it’s one of the most memorable parts and I’m sure something would of came out by now of health effects
The best way to avoid possible damage to your health by TG is to not riot.
What are the health effects of being hit in the head by a rock thrown by a 'protestor'?
Well don’t violently protest then and then it would not be used.
No. No it doesn’t raise concerns about tear gas
Here is a radical idea, don't go to riots. Thats my study concluded. Your welcome 😃
So now the gas residue is being washed down the street drains in the city of Portland, and going into the Willamette River. Where's the studies on polluting the water system from this problem?
Tear gas was developed around WWI and is banned in warfare by the Chemical Weapons Convention, ratified by almost every country in the world including the United States. But it allows chemicals classified as riot control agents, including tear gas, to be used for law enforcement.
Is their any study probing impact of arson & looting on businesses by freeloaders Antifa CommieRats? BTW this Q is to you their mouth piece.
Why Would They Use Tear Gas And Baton For Citizens That Are Protesting Peacefully WHY....WHY Ever Should Military Be Called In On Citizen's. ...Which Are The People That Live And Work And Make Up That City Or State WHY....They Are Protesting Because There Is A PROBLEM
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