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.