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What does a petition have to do with democracy? They are not suggesting putting it to a vote. They have a grievance with authority and are attempting to show ho
by dylan604 4mo ago
What does a petition have to do with democracy? They are not suggesting putting it to a vote. They have a grievance with authority and are attempting to show how widespread that grievance is with signatures of those aggrieved.
- tdeck 4mo agoAlso historically something like a petition seems to always be the first step in any kind of pressure campaign. It's a relatively low stakes (but not completely risk free) way to count support.
- DrJokepu 4mo ago> first step in any kind of pressure campaign Not how corporate politics work. > low stakes Not how corporate politics work.