The moment someone crosses that invisible line,
any cause is seriously compromised. Whoever
piggybacked onto the peaceful "Occupy Oakland"
demonstrations really doesn't care about positive
outcomes or whether criminal actions harm the
movement. There is a strong element of irrationality
here as well: in a down economy, why would anyone want
to cause taxpayers, AHEM, the 99%ers, to shell out
more money to clean up/repair Oakland's downtown
damage?
The "Occupy" demonstrators all around the U.S. really
should decamp at 10PM every night, to shower, sleep,
leave the parks and public areas relatively pristine,
again saving taxpayers precious monies for upkeep
and any extra police. Defying the park closing laws
isn't logically or morally supportable.
Meanwhile, in pursuing the lofty goal of justice for
everyman, we'd best be careful not to sink to
objectionable methods or actions.
When we aren't, people will stop listening.
Who wants to follow anybody uncomfortably
similar to the bad guys?
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It should go without saying that the overwrought, violent action of police which caused a veteran serious injury and hospital time must be abhorred and somehow stopped.
ReplyDeleteThe above post in no way supports any bad behavior, from violence to littering.
(I thought I'd better be clear.)
Best Wishes to all, A.