In any case, despite the prima facie appearances of “peacefulness” there seems to be an underlying (veiled) threat of violence. How “peaceful” are such slogans and should they be seen as incitement to violence? — Apollodorus
So to circle back to the other questions, "no justice, no peace" isn't an "incitement to violence" so much as a reminder that it's not an issue the protesters are willing to simply back away from without meaningful negotiation — Echarmion
I see what you mean. However, the problem I have with that is that most genuinely peaceful demonstrations do not tend to use that slogan. It tends to be found more in demonstrations that have a clear potential of turning violent and are accompanied by heavier police presence, etc. — Apollodorus
So, is this about protest movements in general or about specific protests? If the latter, I think it'd be helpful to know the context, as you see it, in more detail. — Echarmion
Ah, so this whole spiel about Gandhi and whether or not truely "peaceful" protest is possible was just some cover for you soapboxing about how BLM is bad and not actually interested in equality. Gotcha — Echarmion
Ah, so this whole spiel about Gandhi and whether or not truely "peaceful" protest is possible was just some cover for you soapboxing about how BLM is bad and not actually interested in equality. — Echarmion
There is a simple answer to this question: Ask it. It's usually asked like this "Are you threatening me?" — James Riley
Sometimes the questions someone asks tell us more than the answers they give. — T Clark
1. No justice no peace. — Apollodorus
2. If you are not with us, you are against us. — Apollodorus
But I forgot we aren't allowed to ask questions on this forum. Especially not in the Questions section. So, you're probably right. — Apollodorus
Wikipedia says this is from the Bible. That violent revolutionary Jesus said it — T Clark
I only want to hold you accountable for what you say. — T Clark
You mean accountable for asking a question? And what exactly did I ask in your opinion that makes it imperative for me "to be held accountable"? — Apollodorus
You asked provocative questions intended to raise a ruckus among us loony lefties. — T Clark
So, asking questions is "provocative" around here, after all. — Apollodorus
Asking provocative questions is provocative. — T Clark
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