Pro-tip

[sabotabby]

 They are going to beat you, and eventually kill you, regardless of whether your protest is violent or non-violent.

Comments

[brittdreams]

1000% agreed. This was an awkward fit when I taught in peace and justice studies where we were told to emphasize the power of nonviolent protest...

[sabotabby]

I'm not endorsing any course of action, mind you, but if one is strategically as opposed to ideologically pacifist, one ought to recalibrate their strategy, and if anyone wants to criticize the brave people of LA, they need to STFU.

[brittdreams]

Oh absolutely! I'm personally not joining a violent protest but I've also read enough history books to realize how much nonviolent protest is glorified (and is less susccessful without a violent protest also taking place...).