• bobs_monkey@lemm.ee
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    11 months ago

    The problem I can imagine is that anyone that shows support for her will also be vilified by the state and face harassment and/or legal repercussions, which is exactly the outcome these asshats want for people who stand up to them. I’m sure she has plenty of support, but people have to be willing to face major consequences to stand with her, which is beyond fucked. Fascist assholes.

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      11 months ago

      Used to know people when I was a kid that marched with MLK. The conditions you described applied to them. Yet, everytime a march was called they were on the bus. It was important to them. It’s not important enough for Texans.

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        11 months ago

        I think it’s also easier to track and target people these days, given the proliferation of digital tools and whatnot. Find a person antagonistic of the state government, link them to their vehicle’s license plate, and sheriffs can have a field day.

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          11 months ago

          It really doesn’t matter. At some point you have to stand up for what’s right or sit in the corner forever in fear.

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        11 months ago

        Remember: “Don’t mess with Texas.” was an anti-littering campaign. They don’t actually have spines. They are cowards.