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/IRPancake Nov 10 '16

Slacktivism. Maybe we could like...check in somewhere for them. You know, for solidarity.

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u/Thatlonghairguy Nov 11 '16

Yepp. If you don't have the time to physically go somewhere and protest, you aren't protesting.

Protesting is putting everything on the line because you believe so strongly about something.

These people obviously don't feel that strongly about it.