A Question of Tactics / Honest Disagreement

[bryant69]

Poll question: A Question of Tactics / Honest Disagreement

I was reading an article at Salon about an event MoveOn held in which the subject of whether or not to protest (and what kind of protest) should be held during the Republican Convention. MoveOn's position is that some kinds of protests will let Republicans portray us as forces for chaois and anarchy; others feel that we have to stand up to the Republicans and not let them hold the stage for the entire time. The article describes the mood as somewhat charged on this debate. (here's a linke to the article --> http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2004/08/03/kushner/index.html )

So here is my question; obviously many if not most of you have formed an opinion on whether or not we should protest the RNC. This may seem like kind of an esotoric question, but how much can you see the other point of view? In other words if you favor scaling back protests, do you understand the point of view of those who want larger protests and vice versa.

I ask because this strkes me as a place where we could all reasonably disagree (unlike say, if I was to post a poll on whether or not voting for Bush was a good idea).

Bryant
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[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. Here's what Granny D says:

That same narcissism that we of the left are particularly prone to, by the way, may be on display in the convention cities this summer. Millions of television viewers trying to decide whether or not to jump ship from the incumbent will look at the mess on the streets in Boston and New York and say, well, if I have to choose sides, I know I'm not on theirs. The conventions are a time for massive action, but it had better be well organized and designed to convey real information respectfully to the American people, or it will be a selfish and damaging exercise in adult play at the expense of thousands of lives and the environment. I urge those non-delegates going to the conventions to carry thoughtful signs designed not to show only their anger, but the truth. I urge young people to consider the conventions not as an opportunity for mayhem and fun, but for service to their country and their world by using their creativity to open, not close, the hearts of the millions of Americans who will be watching. Let's look good out there. It is not in protesting alone that we find our power, but in creating change in the hearts and minds of millions of Americans. We have the power to do this, because the facts are on our side and because most Americans do care about the air, water, forests and mountains of their world, and most Americans do not side with corruption and exploitation and greed. We can only enlarge our tent by attracting people into it through our earnestness and our ability to admirably represent truth and love.

http://grannyd.com/speech20040529.htm

[TreasonousBastard]

2. Granny D is a national treasure....

and it only our shame that the third-rates and also-rans have the microphone.

[bryant69]

3. That's avery good statement in my mind.

Bryant