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minus-squareAlexstarfire@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·3 months agoUnfortunately, if people don’t make a big enough fuss then those in power rarely listen. Seems like even protests don’t do much anymore. Guess we’ve got to inconvenience the right people.
minus-squareGBU_28@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·3 months agoYes I agree with the “fuss” part. However, the headline practically writes itself: " protest blocks emergency services. Xyz dies as a result". This would demonize the cause in the general public’s eyes, not bring increased caring
Unfortunately, if people don’t make a big enough fuss then those in power rarely listen. Seems like even protests don’t do much anymore. Guess we’ve got to inconvenience the right people.
Yes I agree with the “fuss” part.
However, the headline practically writes itself:
" protest blocks emergency services. Xyz dies as a result". This would demonize the cause in the general public’s eyes, not bring increased caring