First they came...

[TheVisitor]

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

- Martin Niemöller 1892-1984

End Police Brutality Now. We all know where this road leads. It effects all of us.

National Action Against Police Brutality

[Shemp Howard]

1. Online petitions mean very little.

I salute you for posting this Visitor, but unfortunately online petitions mean very little. It is too easy to "fake" such petitions, and so they are usually ignored by those in power.

But here's what packs a punch: a personalized letter, email, or phone call to one of your elected officials. That will get some attention, because votes matter. Elected official keep track of such contacts, and they will take action if there is enough noise.

So people, contact your local elected officials, from mayor on up. Tell them to end police brutality!

[glinda]

2. Sometimes online petitions mean a great deal or add to the purpose though....

[TheVisitor]

3. you are correct

Doing something is always better than not doing anything at all