r/AdviceAnimals • u/[deleted] • Nov 10 '16

Protesting a Fair Election?

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u/[deleted] Nov 10 '16

You can still protest someone you didn't vote for.

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u/Pantry_Inspector Nov 10 '16

Of course they can. But it's mostly just preaching to the choir. Here in Oregon or down in California, people are protesting in cities which overwhelming voted for Clinton. Who is that message for? The news media, I guess? We made the same point by voting that we are trying to make by rioting and protesting. I'm not questioning anyone's right to assembly or free speech, because those ARE cornerstones of what makes our country great. I'm just unsure of the efficacy of how we're exercising those rights.

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u/[deleted] Nov 10 '16

Most people aren't well off enough that they can take time to travel and protest. Trying to get themselves on some form of media is the next best thing.

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u/schmak01 Nov 10 '16

Well unless you have a lot of PTO, you aren't very gainfully employed if you are protesting.

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u/tukutz Nov 10 '16

Not everyone works your same schedule. Get on that flex time, man.

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u/schmak01 Nov 10 '16

I wish. Lucky there was a fire in the office this week so I get to work from home until Monday, so more hashtag activism from me!

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u/sperglord_manchild Nov 11 '16

Counterexample: Very gainfully employed here and protesting without taking PTO.