tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23706585.post8489448698560810178..comments2023-10-14T03:55:02.028-07:00Comments on Mandyland: So you think you can protest?Mandyfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12758792191021561729noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23706585.post-87566299217447729162012-04-09T14:44:41.578-07:002012-04-09T14:44:41.578-07:00I realize this is not a black and white issue. And...I realize this is not a black and white issue. And at its roots I have no problems with civil disobedience for the sake of change. And I do understand that sometimes violence needs to occur. However, this post was not about that. Perhaps I wasn't clear. It was about the stupid memes that go around facebook and the like that demean what actual protesters are doing. People pass those memes along without thought. Just posting a badge, poster, joke...does nothing to further the cause and in fact, I'd argue that it undermines it....turning any valuable actions into a joke. That is what I meant to express.Mandyfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758792191021561729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23706585.post-2765542653708370092012-04-09T14:39:18.181-07:002012-04-09T14:39:18.181-07:00I believe it's naive to think that all the pro...I believe it's naive to think that all the protesters who are on the receiving end of police violence are law-breakers. It's a world of gray areas, and sometimes, the guys getting pepper sprayed are not breaking the law, nor are they the 'bad guys'. Think back over the history of civil disobedience-many wrongs would have never been corrected if not for the act of civil disobedience. You'd not have the right to vote, for one, if not for some brave women who broke the law. I'd think a little about the civil rights movement; the United Farm Workers,and Kent State for a little perspective. I personally am glad to see acts of ugliness(like the Westboro bigots) made public- sunshine is the best disinfectant. I also think that sharing their hateful acts has given the rest of us a gift; bringing together gay rights supporters, military families, and biker groups-unlikely to come together otherwise- who have united in support to protect military families from the Phelps' special brand of ugliness. And since you asked, I'm married to a veteran. <br />As far as the point about murder trumping protests...a nice sentiment, but far from reality- as the Trayvon Martin case demonstrates. He was followed, shot and killed, and as of today, no charges filed against the gunman. Laws? Cops? Not always black and white.skip 2 coloradohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15245587659916069238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23706585.post-38171343721253950272011-11-21T06:48:49.836-07:002011-11-21T06:48:49.836-07:00So, while I see your point, and even sort of agree...So, while I see your point, and even sort of agree with it, I am frustrated by the fact that if they enforced bank regulation like they apparently do park rules, we wouldn't be in this mess in the first place... as with your murder example, there is (or should be) a hierarchy of the severity of law and consequence that seems to be lacking in these situations.Tessa K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10370035306005281479noreply@blogger.com