They are, however, stabbing people that ask them to put on a mask [1], or shooting them [2] or assaulting them in general [3].

And let's be honest here. If you want to associate all protesters with the rioters, then I'll associate all anti-mask violence with the anti-mask protesters. Guilt by association should be treated equally, correct?

[1] https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/14/michigan-fac...

[2] https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/0...

[3] https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-shoppers-pull-guns-h...