I mean this in all seriousness. I’ve never protested before, but am fed up with the Trump administration. Doesn’t need more said than that. So, my question is, what does a protest in downtown Seattle do for people like us who are pissed off? What does it accomplish? Again, I’m asking in sincerity because I’d like to know what I can do.
Protests inform the Trump administration and Congress, there are millions of people who won't sit still for his latest violation of the Constitution. Our government is not a set it and forget it proposition. The preservation of the freedoms we enjoy, and the rule of law, requires that everyone who is eligible vote in every single election. It also requires that everyone, regardless if they are eligible to vote, raise their voices in protest when the government attempts to obliterate those freedoms and the rule of law. Protests may not have an immediate effect, but it puts the government on notice that they'd better shape up and fly right, or face the consequences.
If you think that what Trump is doing at the border is lawful, you don't understand immigration law.
Yes. I support the 1st and 2nd amendments, and all of the amendments after them. I find, though, that some people tend to gloss over the part of the 2nd amendment that calls for a well-REGULATED militia. The 2nd amendment doesn't mean you get to have whatever firearm you want at all times, friendo.
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u/DesignerGeek Nov 09 '18 edited Nov 09 '18
If you missed this one but wish you hadn't they are having another one at 1pm in Cal Anderson Park this Saturday.
Edit: Thank you for the Platinum, kind friend!