I didnt say that, waste
Of course governments turn on their citizens. It seems that these days, in a Western democracy, it won't happen with boots and clubs. Wiretaps, rendition, all these buzzwords. They're not fought with guns.
Violence, especially internal violence, rarely makes things better. Dialogue and negotiation are civilised ways of resolving disputes. Not .45ACP.
(And how about an answer instead of an over-used quote? The lesson of that sentence stands, but it doesnt help communication here)