MLK’s protests weren’t “non-violent”. They worked specifically because there was violence: Violence committed against the protesters. They were martyred by the same racists who created the problems.
JSO tactics aren’t going to work, because the protesters aren’t being martyred by the oil industry. It’s the general public that has a problem with their tactics. By and large, the general public has demonstrated considerable restraint by using only that force necessary to get around their various obstructions. They aren’t being martyred.
Criticism of these protesters is not based on their cause, but solely on their protest. Contrast with these protesters: They are being attacked not because they are in the streets, but because of who they are. They are being martyred.
I chose that cartoon to show how a large portion of Americans saw MLK
That same “large portion of Americans” saw MLK’s cause as the problem. They disagreed with his methods because they disagreed with his cause. Critics of MLK wanted to treat him as a subordinate, an inferior. They did not want him to be a peer.
JSO is not being criticized for their cause. Criticism of JSO is for the inept and counterproductive actions they are taking in support of their cause.
MLK targeted racists - the perpetrators - not the general public. JSO is targeting the general public - the victims - not the oil companies.
MLK’s protests weren’t “non-violent”. They worked specifically because there was violence: Violence committed against the protesters. They were martyred by the same racists who created the problems.
JSO tactics aren’t going to work, because the protesters aren’t being martyred by the oil industry. It’s the general public that has a problem with their tactics. By and large, the general public has demonstrated considerable restraint by using only that force necessary to get around their various obstructions. They aren’t being martyred.
Criticism of these protesters is not based on their cause, but solely on their protest. Contrast with these protesters: They are being attacked not because they are in the streets, but because of who they are. They are being martyred.
They are by the law courts with sentences like these.
I chose that cartoon to show how a large portion of Americans saw MLK and the less innsurrectionist Civil Rights arm.
That same “large portion of Americans” saw MLK’s cause as the problem. They disagreed with his methods because they disagreed with his cause. Critics of MLK wanted to treat him as a subordinate, an inferior. They did not want him to be a peer.
JSO is not being criticized for their cause. Criticism of JSO is for the inept and counterproductive actions they are taking in support of their cause.
MLK targeted racists - the perpetrators - not the general public. JSO is targeting the general public - the victims - not the oil companies.
JSO != MLK.