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> "This is the only thing that makes sense. The people, governments, and institutions being protested only know one language: violence." Not true. They also un
by ZenoArrow 9y ago
> "This is the only thing that makes sense. The people, governments, and institutions being protested only know one language: violence."
Not true. They also understand money. I'd say money is the best thing to focus on if you want a truly effective protest. Violence is too easy to condemn by those not taking part. That's why I'd say we'd be better off arranging protests as boycotts rather than marching in the street.
That said, there is a sense of community with collective gatherings like street protests. I'd say fostering connections between people is probably the main strength of protesting in the streets.
- posterboy 9y agoThe threat of economic reprimand ("money") is indirectly and maybe unknowingly a threat of violence.
- criddell 9y ago> That said, there is a sense of community with collective gatherings like street protests. I'd say fostering connections between people is probably the main strength of protesting in the streets. Yes! After Trump was elected, I went to my first street protests and I was shocked at how positive it felt. The sense of community and togetherness was amazing. I talked to more strangers that day than I had in the previous year. People were kind, and funny, welcoming.