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On what basis are you assuming that all people have good intentions? Yes, those people exist. But don’t pretend all people or even a majority are out there beca
by enterprise_cog 3y ago
On what basis are you assuming that all people have good intentions? Yes, those people exist. But don’t pretend all people or even a majority are out there because of that. There are political reasons, material reasons, and basic behavioral reasons people show up to these protests/riots.
To say that no one wants to just watch things burn, or smash and grab, or assault others is to ignore basic human nature and is equally cowardly because it is a denial of the truth to satisfy your beliefs.
To assume most protestors are good is equally as wrong as assuming most are bad actors.
- giraffe_lady 3y agoI'm perfectly comfortable with the wide range of motivations people have for participating in protests and riots. The comment I was responding to however is making assertions about "the real reason" and that rioters "don't care." Which I simply don't accept that they have the authority to make broad statements like that.
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