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Walter Hudson, a public official and commentator, shared several posts on his X (formerly Twitter) account between August 29 and August 30, 2025, addressing issues related to law enforcement presence, consequences for actions, and the rights of self-defense.

On August 29, Hudson posted about the role of police in maintaining order: "Correct. Officer presence is on the use of force continuum. It matters."

Later that evening on August 30, he made a brief statement referencing accountability: "Consequences are back."

In another post on August 30, Hudson discussed self-defense capabilities and constitutional rights: "The point the sign ignores is that the capability works regardless of who is using it. If I'm defending my family, I don't want porptional capability. I want superior capability. And I have both the moral and constitutional right to wield it."

Discussions around use-of-force continuums commonly reference officer presence as an important element in policing strategies. The use-of-force continuum outlines levels of force law enforcement may employ when interacting with individuals in various situations.

Debates over self-defense often cite constitutional protections under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as well as moral arguments regarding protection of oneself and one's family.