Protests are almost always disruptive, and they should be. They’re one tactic among many and shouldn’t be discounted. If you want to do more than just that, I encourage you to do so. But verbally flogging people for taking action just because it’s not the kind of action you’d personally prefer is just going to demoralize them at a critical moment. If you want people to do more, say “Yes, and” instead of “Shut up.”
I’ve been seeing recommendations on “how to protest”… teaching peaceful protest, which is basically a parade. Nice for Gandhi and an upper-caste takeover from colonizers, not so nice for defending the rights of the bulk of society.
Yes, protest… and actually take back democratic institutions, before it’s too late.
I’m talking about protests, not parades.
Protests are almost always disruptive, and they should be. They’re one tactic among many and shouldn’t be discounted. If you want to do more than just that, I encourage you to do so. But verbally flogging people for taking action just because it’s not the kind of action you’d personally prefer is just going to demoralize them at a critical moment. If you want people to do more, say “Yes, and” instead of “Shut up.”
Let’s not destroy our own momentum.
Ah, ok. I misunderstood you.
I’ve been seeing recommendations on “how to protest”… teaching peaceful protest, which is basically a parade. Nice for Gandhi and an upper-caste takeover from colonizers, not so nice for defending the rights of the bulk of society.
Yes, protest… and actually take back democratic institutions, before it’s too late.