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Yes, if a Republican intentionally uses their body to block a benign vehicle and unnecessarily escalates the situation by drawing their weapon then deadly force is required…
…but if a Republican is in a vehicle amongst peaceful protesters, then any vehicle becomes a weapon of self defence.