> the police do need to take more definitive action when other methods have failed.
Apply this logic to the protesters. There have been many examples of attempts at change without violence. I don’t like this, but I see why it is happening.
Where was the order to disperse in Seattle? It definitely was not announced on Saturday before the Seattle Police Department started attacking protestors.
Mayor Jenny Durkan didn't even send the emergency curfew alert much before 5pm. I received it at 5:04pm, and most people I talked to got it after 5pm.
When people illegally congregate without appropriate permits for protest, or in violation of curfews, or against peaceful orders to disperse, more action must be taken. When requests to stop looting and destruction of property are ignored, more action must be taken. Your reply makes me think you just want anarchy on the streets to be permitted without any deterrent.
Sorry, but most people do not want that. Most protesters also do not want that. And so yes, the police do need to take more definitive action when other methods have failed. This isn't a radical proposal, it is common sense.