Nonviolence In Response To The Rob, Arnie, & Dawn In The Morning Tirades On TransYouth
by: Autumn Sandeen
Wed Jun 03, 2009 at 22:00:00 PM EDT
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11295/nonviolence-in-response-to-the-rob-arnie-dawn-in-the-morning-tirades-on-transyouth (http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11295/nonviolence-in-response-to-the-rob-arnie-dawn-in-the-morning-tirades-on-transyouth)
Non-violence is very weak in the theoretical sense; it cannot defend itself. But it is most powerful in the action situation where people are using non-violence because they want desperately to bring about some change. Non-violence in action is a very potent force and it can't be stopped. The people who are struggling have the complete say-so. No man-made law, no human ruler, no army can destroy this. There is no way it can be destroyed... And so, if we have the capacity to endure, if we have the patience, things will change.
--Cesar Chavez
Sometimes I grow weary of the coarseness of discussion in this country.
In cases such as these, I would support non-violence as a first resort. Large-scale boycotts of the station by listeners as well as advertisers, as well as letters and even demonstrations against the station are likely to have an effect. However, I disagree with those who believe that non-violence works for all things and at all times. If we lived in a society where writing a letter criticizing the station ended up in getting arrested or shot, then more serious resistance would be necessary at least at some point. Anyway, I hope others here keep us all posted on updates in regards to the activism against this radio station and the results. Certainly, if I find out more I'll post it as well.