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originally posted by: bigfatfurrytexan
originally posted by: kaylaluv
a reply to: verschickter
It accomplishes a couple of things. It teaches young people about their rights as citizens and gives them a chance to practice their rights, and also teaches young people to be more engaged and not so apathetic.
It also raises awareness, as these protests have been in the news quite a bit. So, it makes everyone a little more aware, at least aware enough to debate the issues. Beats sitting around drinking beer and watching the Kardashian on TV, right?
awareness isn't needed to debate the issues. education is.
from what i have seen regarding "debates" it is still boiling down to protected rights, and emotional pleas to instill tyranny.
Some people think they have a right to go to public places without having to worry about outrunning a shooter.
originally posted by: kaylaluv
originally posted by: bigfatfurrytexan
originally posted by: kaylaluv
a reply to: verschickter
It accomplishes a couple of things. It teaches young people about their rights as citizens and gives them a chance to practice their rights, and also teaches young people to be more engaged and not so apathetic.
It also raises awareness, as these protests have been in the news quite a bit. So, it makes everyone a little more aware, at least aware enough to debate the issues. Beats sitting around drinking beer and watching the Kardashian on TV, right?
awareness isn't needed to debate the issues. education is.
People tend to get apathetic. They get caught up in their own little bubble, and they don’t care until something happens to them personally. This kind of stuff pulls them out of their bubble a little, and that’s a good thing.
from what i have seen regarding "debates" it is still boiling down to protected rights, and emotional pleas to instill tyranny.
That’s your opinion. Some people think they have a right to go to public places without having to worry about outrunning a shooter.
originally posted by: verschickter
a reply to: kaylaluv
Again, you twist words. People have a right to live. There is no right that says you can´t be shot. Rights must be enforceable, you can´t enforce that.
It´s like saying you have the right to not get hit by car. What part of that, do you not grasp?
originally posted by: kaylaluv
a reply to: LungFuMoShi
Ha ha, that’s a nutty post. I don’t even know where to begin responding to it, but here’s an attempt.
1. No one is forcing anyone to not be apathetic. What the heck?
2. The kids who participated in the protests did so because they wanted to. No one was forced to participate.