I’m all for people protesting wherever they need to. But roads are not safe. Period. “Drivers should just stop and turn around!” Well, yeah, they should. But if someone doesn’t, a lot of people get hurt. Don’t use your body in a metal cage fight. You’ll lose every time. So if you chose to protest in the street, just be aware of the risks.
I’ve seen photos of kids at roadblock protests. That’s super fucked up. Kids and dogs don’t belong at any protests, let alone ones focused on civil disobedience or whatever you may choose to call it.
This comment isn’t about “muh commute!” It’s about irresponsible organizers putting people in harms way.
Reminder that just about every argument that amounts to “protect the children” is a bullshit argument trying to override free speech and expression with some sort of misguided paternal instinct.
I’m all for people protesting wherever they need to. But roads are not safe. Period. “Drivers should just stop and turn around!” Well, yeah, they should. But if someone doesn’t, a lot of people get hurt. Don’t use your body in a metal cage fight. You’ll lose every time. So if you chose to protest in the street, just be aware of the risks.
I’ve seen photos of kids at roadblock protests. That’s super fucked up. Kids and dogs don’t belong at any protests, let alone ones focused on civil disobedience or whatever you may choose to call it.
This comment isn’t about “muh commute!” It’s about irresponsible organizers putting people in harms way.
Reminder that just about every argument that amounts to “protect the children” is a bullshit argument trying to override free speech and expression with some sort of misguided paternal instinct.
Well this is literally an instance of adults bringing children inherently unsafe.
Don’t bucketize things, handle them individually.