I figured that was happening, which is why I updated the title to explicitly state it's a Critical Mass event
I'm with you on immediate abolition of police and dismantling the carceral system, but "figure something else out" sounds very hand-wave-y. Community initiatives, economic reform, and vastly improved and accessible mental health resources will go a long way towards drastically reducing crime, maybe even eliminating many forms of it, but there does need to be some form of framework for investigation and redressal of the rare crimes that do occur
A lot of them know but choose to look away because "mUh FrEeDoM"
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30863990
As it turns out, avoiding the cops -- or even looking like you're avoiding the cops -- will also land you in hot water
That's because, and all together now...
All Cops Are Bastards
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30810219
International views of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are much more negative than positive, according to a Pew Research Center survey of 24 countries conducted this spring.
... Is that what your parents said to you?
...the post is intended to portray the difference in trains -- the logical, excellent, and much preferable alternative to cars. They're excellent everywhere else but absolute shite in the supposed pinnacle of the free market.
In an anti car community. Considering the US proudly proclaims itself the champion of the free market, yeah, it's only fitting to use Amtrak as the example.
And protesters always swiftly move to let emergency vehicles through, because they know not to block actually useful vehicles like ambulances and fire engines