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43. There are a lot of important issues in the world that need fixing

Thu Jan 15, 2015, 01:00 PM

Jan 2015

and most people have strong opinions about which ones are important to them.

Most people have the common sense to not do something this extreme that so negatively affects the lives of so many people, especially when their cause will actually be harmed by their selfish behavior.

Right now, those selfish people that blocked the traffic in a major city aren't part of the solution for anything; they are now major participants in what's wrong with this world.

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Protesters handcuffed to concrete barrels shut down Expressway [View all] Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 OP

Hint: lower income, hourly-paid workers get their pay docked for being late for work. Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #1

I've tried to explain that before and usually get shouted down for it. NaturalHigh Jan 2015 #2

Your concern is noted Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #5

Would you prefer they do this on some rail road tracks? L0oniX Jan 2015 #25

Just how stupid are these people? TheCowsCameHome Jan 2015 #3

and what should they be doing? nt G_j Jan 2015 #7

I agree with their right to protest Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #8

I get the feeling some would recommend that G_j Jan 2015 #9

Pretty much. HappyMe Jan 2015 #11

But they're only concerned about the working poor Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #12

It's very touching - all of this "concern". HappyMe Jan 2015 #13

Im not so sure. Travis_0004 Jan 2015 #28

or lose their job tabbycat31 Jan 2015 #73

I imagine many people prioritize their personal convenience over civil rights... LanternWaste Jan 2015 #38

Protestors in Fergusson and San Diego shut down the highways to protest unfair treatment by the Agnosticsherbet Jan 2015 #57

All white knight and no common sense. Oklahoma_Liberal Jan 2015 #4

Perhaps they should be working, or getting good grades, but they still get murdered. jtuck004 Jan 2015 #15

6? very brave people Sunlei Jan 2015 #6

good for them. mopinko Jan 2015 #10

It's guys like this who get affected by such protests more than "business owners". Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #18

Don't forget, most owners and CEOs will also be effected and arrive late for work themselves. Cal33 Jan 2015 #54

good for the protesters dembotoz Jan 2015 #14

This dude begs to differ. Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #19

I imagine the same was stated in regards to all the people blocking traffic in Paris... LanternWaste Jan 2015 #40

They didn't announce it, allowing people to plan accordingly? joeglow3 Jan 2015 #55

fuck him my heart bleeds dembotoz Jan 2015 #44

"fuck him"? Really? Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #45

yes REALLY (in caps) dembotoz Jan 2015 #71

Its all fun and games until it causes a major accident..... Historic NY Jan 2015 #16

Here's one typical reaction to protestors blocking the highway: Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #17

You are officially spamming this thread Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #26

Is there a rule against linking to the same video in different replies to different DUers? Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #34

Why don't you post it one more time? G_j Jan 2015 #31

What objective information leads you to allege his response is "typical?" LanternWaste Jan 2015 #41

It wasn't just him. Read the whole story. (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #42

I see... 'typical' from a pre-determined sample. Convenient. LanternWaste Jan 2015 #48

This was a real bad back up in traffic glasshouses Jan 2015 #20

Even worse for folks in ambulances trying to get to the hospital. Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #21

Your invocation of MLK is Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #24

I quote from "I Have a Dream" fairly frequently (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #36

You must not have watched Selma yet Bjorn Against Jan 2015 #27

No comparison, sorry. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2015 #46

Thank you (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #47

You can debate the logistics but the fact is King did block traffic Bjorn Against Jan 2015 #53

Well then, you win. You saw the movie. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2015 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author L0oniX Jan 2015 #22

I think you meant to post this to Nye Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #23

The dumb assholes look like they have a problem with oil or something. Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #29

Protesters are supposed to draw attention & sympathy to their cause, not anger & resentment Lurks Often Jan 2015 #30

Quick! Somebody send them the list of DU-Acceptable Protest Tactics! Orrex Jan 2015 #32

OK, I'll start. #1: Don't piss off folks like this dude: Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #35

SPAM Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #58

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I'm sure the person stuck in an ambulance trying to get to the hospital is happy. Ace Rothstein Jan 2015 #33

Nobody ever mentions ambulances when the traffic is HappyMe Jan 2015 #37

Sporting events are known in advance and are planned around. Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #39

Or celebrate freedom of speech in the middle of Paris. LanternWaste Jan 2015 #49

Ummmm.... I believe that rally was planned in advance, Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #50

Did they block a limited access highway? Ace Rothstein Jan 2015 #51

I'd be surprised if they didn't have ambulances and medical personnel tucked away if needed brooklynite Jan 2015 #52

If a family member of mine died in an ambulance... NaturalHigh Jan 2015 #56

You can only get damages from someone who has money/assets. Boudica the Lyoness Jan 2015 #82

There are a lot of important issues in the world that need fixing cpwm17 Jan 2015 #43

"But we want to do that in a safe manner" lumberjack_jeff Jan 2015 #60

None of protesters in Milton were black, for what it's worth, TheCowsCameHome Jan 2015 #66

May confuse people One_Life_To_Give Jan 2015 #61

I can think of at least 29 people who need to go to jail over this dangerous and brainless stunt VScott Jan 2015 #62

They'll sit in jail until Tuesday since court is closed Monday Lurks Often Jan 2015 #68

Is court closed on Fridays? Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #70

No, but that doesn't mean they'll be charged today Lurks Often Jan 2015 #72

Major Black Ice issue Today 4Q2u2 Jan 2015 #63

Luckily no one skidded on the ice and killed the barrel people or themselves. benz380 Jan 2015 #64

hmm kjones Jan 2015 #67

Was Christie trying to call attention to a just cause? Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #69

Irrelevant as far as negative impacts. kjones Jan 2015 #76

No, not really Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #77

*shrug* kjones Jan 2015 #79

Q & A pipi_k Jan 2015 #80

Yup Capt. Obvious Jan 2015 #81

Just wow MFrohike Jan 2015 #74

Watching the local news a few hours ago. VScott Jan 2015 #75

Why are road blocking protests a big thing now? Taitertots Jan 2015 #78

I dont see how this is going to helo ripcord Jan 2015 #83