What I remember from the Hong Kong protests:
"Hong Kong peaceful protesters are resisting police crackdowns by bravely opposing their 'cease and desist banners', armed with nothing but umbrellas, laser pointers and petrol bombs."

What I remember from the George Floyd protests:
"Laser pens and petrol bombs are lethal weapons and if anyone uses them, they've become legitimate targets justified to use maximum lethal force against them by our armed forces. Those aren't your grandma's lasers. Shoot those bastards!"