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That seems like a bizarre distinction to make. Any action can be done in protest of something.
by iaaan 2y ago
That seems like a bizarre distinction to make. Any action can be done in protest of something.
- walkabilitee 2y agoPeaceful protesting is generally legally protected in developed Western countries. Rioting, burglary, and assault are not, and police are legally and morally justified in using force to arrest the perpetrators.
- nickthegreek 2y agoStill a protest, just not necessarily a peaceful one.
- hui-zheng 2y agoAny action can be done in protest of something, right? If I protest you for some reason that I could get some people to sign up for, could I break into your house and take your stuff?
- nickthegreek 2y agoYou could do anything you want in protest. No where did I state that it absolves you of legal consequences. You protest in the form that you want, and if it’s illegal, the state will get involved.
- blackeyeblitzar 2y agoBut why does this get labeled as a protest and not say January 6th?
- weakfish 2y agoWell, destruction of government facilities for starters
- osigurdson 2y agoSo, annihilating the entire universe could be considered "protesting" in your view? Language meaning is based on norms, not absolutes. Each term or phrase has a range of applicability.