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Originally posted by SimeyTheLimey: My point is the appropriateness of a method is to some extent connected to the reason and the availability of alternative means. When you have the vote and representation in government (e.g. in Congress) you don't get to cloak yourself in the mantle of people who have neither. I'm perfectly comfortable justifying civil disobedience and even rioting in some circumstances. But not when a simple letter to a congressman, peaceful protest, or letter to the editor are available. |
yes, yes, but like I said, that was a sidetrack to my point. Simply because you bring up a separate point does not invalidate mine.
I brought up mine because someone said gandhi would never have blocked traffic (or intent to that effect) I was merely pointing out that Gandhi was not beyond protesting OUTSIDE the accepted forms of protest allowable, or of impeding normal day to day operations to make a point.
That does not mean I'm defending the protest, per se, but pointing out that there are indeed some similarities in method. (that of disruption)