When was the last time it worked?

@Graylight You stated some very valid points. I do agree how it is done is very important. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post I wish you the best and have a great day.

@FreeSpirit1 Yes I agree I also feel like they do not understand that after they have lost their protest, they have also burned a bridge. It is very hard to help someone who vehemently protested against you. Thanks for your post have a great day.

@MistyCee Thank you for your reply I think that is my point. If it is not working and it is making it harder for people to get along it is damaging relationships why continue to do it.

@Capt11 Well, one reason is that protests, over time, can change public opinion. People tune in and see what the fuss is all about, and some of them may decide the protesters have a point.

There is a downside, of course, and that's what worries me personally. Trump's rants about angry liberal mobs are the flip side of things.

Personally, I think most of the protesters here seem pretty misguided, but I think its a good thing that people who feel like their voices aren't being heard are free to try and make noise about it.

As for relationships, that's part of the problem. Many protesters, and a lot of Americans don't feel much of a relationship with this administration to begin with. Things are pretty bad right now, and reaching out across the aisle or stepping out of line is politically toxic. See what's happening with Murkowski and the Alaska Republicans, for example.

@MistyCee Your post has some very valid points it was very well crafted. I see what you are saying and it makes me a little bit uncomfortable, to see the misguided protest. I appreciate your perspective have a great day.

@Northwest You bring up some very good points and I appreciate it. I want to be clear my question was when was the last time it worked. I am aware that protest have worked in the past. I wish to explain my earlier post.

I am focusing more on the recent events more specifically the Supreme Court hearings. I witnessed a mob of people protesting the nomination 47 minutes after it was made. Streets were blocked and people who were perfectly accepting of a judge, soon took to a Senate hearing stood up and interrupted proceedings. That is disrespectful to me. Watching people attack a well accomplished judge in that way yes I feel is wrong. Certain places are sacred, a church, court room, and several other places. There is a certain reverence and behavior expected in those places when it is ignored what do you call it?

The last 2 nominees were protested, they both were confirmed. Each protest was worse than the previous one. As a human I feel that life and the sacrifice of it is reserved for people of high moral character and virtue. Not people who send death threats to a judges family. Or people who will not respect order. My point is simply this, there is a way to do everything properly when that is ignored I have a huge problem.

I understand we may not see this the same way. I respect your point of view. I appreciate that you were able to hold a civil conversation about something that people feel so strongly about. Thank you and I hope you have a great day.

@Capt11

I am not really sure what you're trying to say here, but I am going to guess that by this:


You mean that when you served, you accepted putting yourself in danger, only for certain people. Noted.

Sir, if that is what you gathered from my reply,we have nothing more to talk about. We just don't agree, and that is ok. I wish you well, have a good day.

@Capt11 Don't EVER think your sacrifice is not appreciated. Most of us appreciate what you and others have done enough to make up for their lack of understanding. You are loved. Without you we very likely would not be allowed to voice our thoughts on this site today.

@katielass Thank you that was very kind of you. I was proud to represent my family my city and my country as a Marine. I am glad that I served I am also glad that you and others appreciate it, have a great day.

@cherokeepatti I agree with what you said I think that is my point. You just put it very eloquently thank you have a good day.

@LonelyLoserThatDeservesDeath Your statement is very true I cannot understand why people would rather be angry. It is always amazed me the people who have the most are always the most unhappy. We live in a great country a country that people risk their lives to come to. Most of us eat well have reasonable housing and we do not fear random attack. But we are not happy sad when you think about it. I truly wish that instead of protesting we took the time to feed homeless people. If we built homes with the same tenacity that we protested no one would be homeless there would be shelters everywhere. No child would go to bed hungry. Instead death threats are sent to a judge's family. I do not consider that a proud moment in American history. I hope you have an outstanding day thank you for your comment.

@Jackaloftheazuresand you might be right, we as a country was different then. Have a good day.

@eli1601 thank you for taking the time to respond, I hope you have a great day.

@katielass I hope that once the dust settles we can find some point of repair and unity. I also hope we as a people grow and learn from this and the next generation is better. Have a great day and thanks for your correspondence.

@Virgo79 I can see why you feel that way. Thanks for sharing.

@bijouxbroussard yes, but back then people had basic respect for life and they kept sacred things in a sacred place. Now people show no respect and have no limits. Thank you for your response.

@Capt11 No, in fact. The people we were fighting had no respect for our lives whatsoever. The KKK lynched thousands of men, women and children during a large part of the early and mid-20th century as well as bombing private homes and in one instance bombed a church, killing 4 little girls. That people managed to protest non-violently in the face of actual violence and domestic terrorism is pretty remarkable.

@bijouxbroussard I am aware of the history thank you. Perhaps I did not articulate my point properly. I have enjoyed our correspondence, have a great day.