Your assuming BLM is equivalent of neo-condederates. That says it all.
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Replying to @AkivaMCohen @HeerJeet
but that was precisely my point. You're excusing bullying tactics because of substantive agreement with the bullies
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Replying to @AkivaMCohen @HeerJeet
and would rightly castigate those you disagree with for those same tactics
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Replying to @AkivaMCohen
I don't think tactics can be divorced from value of agenda being pursued.
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Replying to @HeerJeet
and that is *exactly* my issue with your PoV. Bullying is bullying, regardless of the social value of the bully's agenda
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Replying to @HeerJeet
generally ok, though the stop the church action crossed the line (from what I've read)
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Replying to @AkivaMCohen
ACT-UP did far more intrusive civil disobedience than BLM. Why don't you denounce them as bullies?
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Replying to @HeerJeet
honestly, not sure why you think ACT-UP is some sacred cow of mine
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It seems to be your position is anyone who ever fought against injustice was illiberal.
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Replying to @HeerJeet
no. My position is that saying you are "fighting injustice" doesn't give you a tactical blank check
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Replying to @AkivaMCohen
But BLM tactic is very mild compared to other groups in past. Your position is basically a defence of status quo forever.
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