It's an evolution from religious evangelists and sales people, who've been door-knocking on front porches for 70 years or more - no different to JWs, or insurance, security or tupperware.
Except, of course, the "woke" political campaigners are volunteers - not paid.
They are definitely NOT supposed to use any form of confrontational technique.
So if you see them again, get their name and the phone numbers of their candidate and their supervisor. Or look up the numbers or email addresses online & put in a formal complaint.
In the training, volunteers practice asking people what their primary concerns are for the upcoming election. Then, if you want to ask about their policy or what they've achieved on that issue, you can and they'll either tell you, or offer a leaflet. You can also ask about their constitution, how they organise, and how they are funded.
You can also say, as soon as they introduce themselves, "No, I'm not interested. Please leave." And they will do so immediately.
Personally, I've avoided door-knocking precisely because I believe it's an infringement on people's right to privacy. Anyone can look up what they want to know on any candidate's website.
However, "woke" parties have discovered that their votes have gone up significantly in areas where they've door-knocked. So it works, and that's why they do it.
I am woke and have known countless woke people across my lifetime.
Not all "woke" people are rude. I say this not just because thy're not rude to me but because I've seen how we relate with those who are not. We do believe in democracy and in people's right to live as they see fit so long as it does no harm to others.
In fact, with most woke people, you wouldn't even know their values, because they don't share unless you ask. For most, it's about living it, literally showing what's possible in daily life.
Only about 5% are activists - and a few of them, regrettably, see it as a kind of war - all about attracting media attention any way they can.
I've seen some who really are verbally abusive. I find it offensive, unnecessary, and counter-productive. There is no good reason and no excuse for it.
