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[–] cassandrafatigue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

So what is the utility of protests,, of asking?

[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

historically they act as a show of force for what may ir may not happen if you ignore the peaceful request behind them

[–] cassandrafatigue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So, if you never do anything else and authorities don't give a shit; nothing?

[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

yup, hence...

waves arms around, looking at state of the US

[–] FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

None. That's why it's acceptable to do.

[–] Quadhammer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Networking and testing the state

[–] technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

It lets the state know who you are so they can attack you.