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Why is it absurd? Because protests are popular (populus) means of compelling someone, like the authorities. So playing by the rules of the authorities is absurd
by keybored 2y ago
Why is it absurd? Because protests are popular (populus) means of compelling someone, like the authorities. So playing by the rules of the authorities is absurd. Of course the authorities have the incentive to make the protests as neutered as possible.
- blackeyeblitzar 2y agoIt’s it just authorities. Most people don’t want to hear about the cause of some random protester. Stealing their time is a crime. When protests involve illegal acts, they’re riots not just protests. It’s compelling someone by force. Do I have the right to come occupy your home because you don’t share my ideas? If not why would that be okay elsewhere? We have existing, legal avenues for both lawful protest and political change that people can use.
- KittenInABox 2y ago> Stealing their time is a crime. Oh shit! Is it? Can I finally arrest tourists for walking slowly in my city? They bother me way more than the occasional protest does (less than once a month, while tourists are in my way every day I go outside)!