The officials can TRY to defend using this force on peaceful water protectors BUT the live videos clearly show blatant use of FORCE and MASS injuries to UN-ARMED protesters.  One individual in particular (Sohia) is having to face a possible amputation of her arm while an Elder is in Critical condition at the hospital and may lose his life. These officials have gone too far. What is even sadder than innocent people being hurt for standing up to protect a Water supply and Treaty land is the fact that when this pipeline breaks, ALL OF THE PEOPLE of Morton County and the surrounding will suffer.  This is NOT just about the drinking water of the indigenous tribes. This is about EVERY HUMAN AND ANIMAL LIVING IN THE AREA.  
MILLIONS OF SPIRITS WILL BE AFFECTED 
This is so very wrong.

My prayers to all of the innocent lives that were and are going to be touched by the greed and heartless souls building this pipeline