I think some protest tactics like blocking walkways hurt more than help progressive causes.

[nadinbrzezinski]

51. I just observe and report

here in San Diego when they took the I-15, we were sick as puppies, woof, so we got to listen to radio traffic, drivers were not that annoyed. Next morning on I-5 it was working class ( father of 5 was late, AA) vs the African Student Coalition at UCSD and add the annoyed mostly medical personnel.

Of course, seeing how local media looks for those complainers, which you will find everywhere, close up...I got my doubts either the applause or complaints are that deep. But at least locally that whole thing got people talking at the supermarket and other places.

This is my observation, but as the days went on and large media came out, the divisions and perceptions somewhat deepened, but never along clear racial lines, but rather along class lines.

Things you learn when you watch major media work close and personal. A lot of this is perception management. Why I tend to go old school and just describe what we see...and keep my feeling to myself.