When was the last time it worked?

I watch people protest, some act inappropriately. However, when was the last time it worked? All of the anger and protesting against the latest judge nominee and he was still confirmed. The same thing happened before, same results. Am I the only one asking this question.

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Northwest · M

Not only do protests work, but throughout history, they have been the single most effective tool to affect social/political change.

Are you familiar with the term "the pitchforks are coming?"
How about "let them eat cake"
The protests that overturned monarchies all over the world, across centuries?
The Vietnam War?
The Arab Spring?
The downfall of the Ottoman Empire?
The catholic clergy scandals? (not all protests must be in person)
The Civil Right Movement? MLK? Marches in the South?

[quote]they have also burned a bridge[/quote]

This is news to me. Where did this happen?

[quote]It is very hard for me to see some of the disrespect and disruptive behavior and truly think our nation is full of "great people" worth loosing my life for. I served my country and it is sad to me to think all of the damage my body took for others to be so rude and disrespectful. Thank you for your time I appreciate your response.[/quote]

Why do you think protesters are being rude and disrespectful?

Capt11 · 46-50, M

@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.

Northwest · M

@Capt11

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

[quote]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[/quote]

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

Capt11 · 46-50, M

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.