Protests winding down.

[OldWiseGuy]

Protests across the country seem to be declining rapidly. Perhaps the very measured police response has effectively taken the wind out of the sails of the radical elements that use confrontations with the police to fuel their passions and justify further mayhem. Even the leaders of CHOP are calling for an end to the occupation of that area.

Seattle CHOP leaders urge protesters to go home, throw support behind Biden, Democrats

 

[PloverWing]

There is a time for dramatic protests, and then there is a time to go home and do the hard work of reforming our society. We had the protests; now it's time to do our homework.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

There is a time for dramatic protests, and then there is a time to go home and do the hard work of reforming our society. We had the protests; now it's time to do our homework.

Not so easy. Our society is a collection of various actions and attitudes that aren't likely to change very much. I like the way one lady put it talking about her cancer. "You don't fight it. You live with it. You own it. It's part of who you are."

We all make small changes in our lives as the need arises. Large changes, not so much.

The question of course is, now that the protests are winding down, which side is going to be proactive and which is going to be reactive.

 

[Hank77]

The question of course is, now that the protests are winding down, which side is going to be proactive and which is going to be reactive.

If I thought of my marriage that way it would have been over long ago.
Why not get together and figure it out being proactive together?

 

[OldWiseGuy]

If I thought of my marriage that way it would have been over long ago.
Why not get together and figure it out being proactive together?

I have suggested meeting at the 'bargaining table' to do just that. That's the only place that a meaningful 'conversation' will take place, imo.

 

[Hank77]

I have suggested meeting at the 'bargaining table' to do just that. That's the only place that a meaningful 'conversation' will take place, imo.

Agree.
Everyone that is affected by the decisions made should have a place at those round table discussions.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Agree.
Everyone that is affected by the decisions made should have a place at those round table discussions.

And the first order of business should be to define the problems before solutions are offered. As well the "table stakes" should be high enough that everyone is serious.

 

[Broken Fence]

Protests across the country seem to be declining rapidly. Perhaps the very measured police response has effectively taken the wind out of the sails of the radical elements that use confrontations with the police to fuel their passions and justify further mayhem. Even the leaders of CHOP are calling for an end to the occupation of that area.

Seattle CHOP leaders urge protesters to go home, throw support behind Biden, Democrats

I hope and pray this is true.

 

[Hank77]

And the first order of business should be to define the problems before solutions are offered. As well the "table stakes" should be high enough that everyone is serious.

Agree.