Protesters shutting down traffic is good for democracy
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“Taking to the streets is a core part of our right to protest.”
    • Ensign_Crab@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      8 months ago

      Harassment, trespassing, and illegal parking, in that order.

      Police will abuse their discretion if it’s made a felony, effectively outlawing only street protests that police don’t approve of.

      • FlowVoid@lemmy.worldEnglish
        23·
        8 months ago

        And standing in the middle of traffic is jaywalking.

        But I thought shutting down traffic was good for democracy. Should people who block access to abortion clinics be punished or not?

        • Ensign_Crab@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          8 months ago

          And standing in the middle of traffic is jaywalking.

          Then cops can issue tickets. There’s no reason to make it a felony except wanting to silence people cops don’t like.