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Protests not Convenient? Deal with it.

Started by Shana A, November 14, 2008, 01:09:38 PM

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Shana A

November 14, 2008, 01:09:38 PM
Protests not Convenient? Deal with it.
Filed by: Waymon Hudson
November 14, 2008 1:30 PM

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/11/protests_not_convenient_deal_with_it.php

I have been amazed at the online and grassroots explosion that the National Day of Protest has spawned. It started with one small blog then took on a life of its own, with hundreds of cities around the country now holding joint protests at their City Hall on Saturday, November 15th.

It makes this young(ish) activist's heart soar to see people, especially young people and student groups, taking the initiative and staging massive protests. Facebook groups are popping up everywhere, blogs and listserves are buzzing, and our community is mobilizing.

But what has surprised me is the number of grumblers I have heard- whether it be state and national groups or individuals. Many are mad that they weren't consulted or indignant that these protest weren't cleared with them. My answer to them?

Deal with it.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
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