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minus-squaresilence7OPMlinkfedilinkarrow-up1arrow-down1·4 days agoThe problem isn’t “high level target” — it’s that they’re getting arrested for an action that probably doesn’t impact public opinion or policy.
minus-squareSizzlerlinkfedilinkarrow-up4·4 days agoAgain, they are using the law, there are high court injunctions etc that will get them jail sentences. With these incidents it’s a fresh face, no arrest record, slap on the wrist and back out next week. Do you get it now?
minus-squaresilence7OPMlinkfedilinkarrow-up1arrow-down1·4 days agoWhy not use that slap on the wrist as a way to do something more effective though?
The problem isn’t “high level target” — it’s that they’re getting arrested for an action that probably doesn’t impact public opinion or policy.
Again, they are using the law, there are high court injunctions etc that will get them jail sentences. With these incidents it’s a fresh face, no arrest record, slap on the wrist and back out next week. Do you get it now?
Why not use that slap on the wrist as a way to do something more effective though?