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7. Protesting is an act of courage and love.

Sat Oct 31, 2015, 09:17 PM

Oct 2015

You are putting your body in a space where it isn't expected or wanted. It's an existential act. I'm too chicken to do it too often, and I have nothing but respect for the brave young people of color who put themselves out there in front of some powerful people, to take on racism and police violence.

I go back and forth on the idea of the BLM debate, simply because I think watching three white politicians opine about race would probably be kind of cringe-y. But maybe America needs that. It would certainly be history-making. I'd rather see a forum/summit with activists that got the same kind of media attention.

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Do The Right Thing... [View all] MrScorpio Oct 2015 OP

Well said gwheezie Oct 2015 #1

One of the most CONSISTENTLY held beliefs by people in this forum is that really none of the Number23 Oct 2015 #2

I would suggest that belief extends beyond this forum, though perhaps not nearly as strongly. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #6

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful post luvspeas Oct 2015 #3

I wish I believed the campaign rhetoric of even one of them tishaLA Oct 2015 #4

Coming from Occupy Wall Street portlander23 Oct 2015 #5

This is nice to read JustAnotherGen Nov 2015 #9

Protesting is an act of courage and love. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #7

Very informative and thoughtful post as always. Thank you! WIProgressive88 Nov 2015 #8