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So engaging the system would have resulted in an outcome that is worse than what actually happened? I don't think so. It's a false choice. You can engage the s
by adastra 14y ago
So engaging the system would have resulted in an outcome that is worse than what actually happened? I don't think so.
It's a false choice. You can engage the system and change it at the same time. Of course you can.
- beatpanda 14y agoIn my experience, the more you engage with the system, the more willing you are to rationalize or even overlook its failings.
- adastra 14y agoI've spent time doing both, and I think we're just going to have to agree to disagree.
- etherael 14y agoThe system was engaged with, that was the problem. People have a default assumption of adequacy when it comes to interaction with the state, this episode shows such a default assumption is not only unwarranted, but actually dangerous.