I’d argue this isn’t internal US news considering an international reporter was shot. TWO international reporters shot in a single day.
Also…
“People came over to help and got me on the curb. A medic was called, who cut off my clothes. In my leg was what felt like a five centimeter hole with muscle hanging out of it and blood all down my leg. The medic put a tourniquet on it, and a journalist I was with took me to ER.”
Excellent point.
Furthermore, especially in the U.S, ballistic tactical eyewear is readily available at a ton of surpluses. Civilians have access to protective equipment that they should be taking advantage of.
Paintballers and airsofters wear them all the time because the extra price for real-world protection is worthwhile when it comes to your vision and freakishly chaotic ballistics.
Protests are a form of combat. Come dressed for the occasion.
Great point … wear any paintball gear you might have
And if you are targeted for wearing anything … what would you rather have? Be arrested for wearing gear - or lose your eyesight because you wore no gear.