Remember the TEA gathering? It was peaceful with a huge crowd and the media ignored it.
I wanted pitchforks and torches! No, I was not there, had no money, still don't. (not on radar)
I almost got the boot from here. You guys should have listened to me!!! (You think I'm kidding but...)
Hey, I was looking for an internet warrior picture and saw this, thought I could make someone laugh.
So did I. I eventually grew weary of all the speeches in the park with pretty banners flying. I knew then, that it was far too tepid a response to make the left step back. And it was.
Since then, every time the subject has come up, I've advocated for loud and continuous demonstrations accompanied by widespread acts of civil disobedience to make ourselves heard.
Gandhi and MLK used those very tactics to change nations - and they worked.
Non-violent protests are effective means to push through intractable political and social opposition. They're also our last available means to get this done peacefully, but the window is fast closing on that opportunity. If we tarry much longer, we'll be left with less savory alternatives.