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The flipside of the "states' rights" movement is that the Federal Government is much weaker: so while it's easier to strip away rights and dismantle federal ins
by wizzwizz4 2y ago
The flipside of the "states' rights" movement is that the Federal Government is much weaker: so while it's easier to strip away rights and dismantle federal institutions, it's also easier for individuals to oppose the concrete harm that'd cause by working the levers of their local government. https://plush.city/@scarlet/114355949314782873 https://plush.city/@scarlet/114355949314782873 gives a few concrete things that individuals (not even groups) can do, which might make an outsized difference.
- josefresco 2y agoYou're right in normal situations, but masked federal agents (HOURS FROM MY HOME) are kidnapping and sending US citizens to foreign gulags. As what point does "states rights" extend to the physical protection of its citizens? Will my local police protect me from the gestapo?
- dingnuts 2y ago[flagged]
- computerthings 2y ago[dead]
- wizzwizz4 2y agoThat's the topic of section 9 (quoted below, with minor formatting changes). I recommend reading the whole thing, since it also explains how to raise things, how to follow up in a way that gets them addressed… --- If you're concerned about ICE, then you'll want to show up at your City or County council and hit the following points - * Are local police cooperating with ICE? * Are they following due process? * What happens when due process isn't followed? * If ICE isn't following due process, and local police are still coordinating, then how will they keep residents safe?