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In reply to the discussion: So many people are upset about property damage... [View all]backscatter712
(26,355 posts)5. Though my favorite example is Stonewall.
"But violence and rioting doesn't solve anything?" Except when it did.
OK, Stonewall was but the beginning, but yes, it was a riot. People starting fires, breaking windows, and throwing bricks at cops.
Because then, just like now, the cops were fucking violent pieces of shit.
And where would the LGBTQIA community be today if it weren't for Stonewall? Fucking nowhere. They tried the peaceful marches, got nowhere.
It took a riot to get people to pay attention to LGBTQIA civil rights.
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The looting makes those in power (and privileged sypathizers) uncomfortable.
Progressive Law
Jun 2020
#17
Except, OP is not equating unfair taxation w/o representation to looting/rioting.
Progressive Law
Jun 2020
#16
Until black men are given equal protection and representation by our society and our government
PTWB
Jun 2020
#7
Tear up the Capitol, police stations, city halls, etc., if you must, but what did this accomplish?
Hoyt
Jun 2020
#8
People Die defending sacred texts, sacred places, lifes work and livelyhoods, we call it noble
judeling
Jun 2020
#22