They are cowards.True!
Makes you wonder why people cover up like they do
Enforce the law and unmask everyone, regardless of any group or side your on
What anti-mask laws are you referring to?The question I have is why aren’t the anti-mask laws being enforced?
Don’t care which side of coin your on
But they in place to stop protesters, violence etc, including the kkk, correct?
Do you feel they should be enforced evenly across the board?
Is this what you're talking about? I don't think the intent was to unmask the Klan.The ones that were established to unmask the kkk
Itch, was there a specific event that sparked your interest in this topic? I've seen nothing on the news in the past month or so with protesters wearing masks. Some context would be helpful.Specifically, no
But why would they lose the full hood?
I think it was written pretty good, it’s all inclusive
I was just asking mainly due to the antifa stuff a few years ago, or the damaging of statues, property etcWearing a mask while protesting is not illegal in my state, and I am appreciative of that being the case. I see clothing through the lens of freedom of expression and personal sovereignty. I do not believe that the government should be restricting the people's right to wear whatever clothing they choose to wear, from a burqa to nothing at all.
I also think that the justification for wearing a mask to conceal identity while protesting is apparent: protests are typically undertaken by a disempowered and/or oppressed minority against an empowered and/or oppressive state or majority. The latter typically poses a real and present threat to the former that concealment mitigates.
The most recent examples are from the Patriot Front protesting in Central Florida waving Swastika flags on bridge overpasses. Tough guys who fully cover up their face.I was just asking mainly due to the antifa stuff a few years ago, or the damaging of statues, property etc
It made me curious watching the Palestinian protests and if not violent, trespassing or vandalizing property I guess I could see your point
History shows that masks were worn to conceal one’s face it was to rob a train, or bank.
I guess I would ask if the klan wore full hoods, had a permit and had a peaceful protest would that be acceptable?
Look not trying to be an ass here , just trying to juggle this
I thought politics was verboten on here. When did that change?I thought more recent examples might be protestors who torched Tesla dealerships or even those who took over the lobby of Trump Tower last week.
Am I mistaken?
Were they masked? Last I saw, they didn't know who set the fires at the Tesla warehouse.I thought more recent examples might be protestors who torched Tesla dealerships or even those who took over the lobby of Trump Tower last week.
Am I mistaken?
I thought politics was verboten on here. When did that change?
Thank you. I agree.Nothing has changed; everyone here has done a very nice job of leaving politics out of the conversation.
I used to see that on news reports and I thought it was a good idea borne of necessity.For the record, the Japanese made a habit of wearing masks after WW2. There were a lot of toxins in the air. One might recall a couple of bombs.
The older people always wore masks on the train and in heavily populated areas.
If you haven’t ever ridden a train in Japan, it’s wall to wall people.
😂 because…they were masked/disguised?!?!Were they masked? Last I saw, they didn't know who set the fires at the Tesla warehouse.
Is this the protest you are referring to? Other than medical masks worn by a few, I don't see what you're insinuating.😂 because…they were masked/disguised?!?!
So, the few wearing medical masks equates to all wearing complete face coverings while protesting on a bridge overpass. Got it.I’m sorry but I was referring to wearing masks - rather than insinuating something.
Hey - you have a happy Monday! ☘️😉So, the few wearing medical masks equates to all wearing complete face coverings while protesting on a bridge overpass. Got it.
The klan strikes me as a different situation than the vast majority of modern protests that we see happening. The klan is a designated terrorist organization and hate group with a long history of extreme violence and murder. Speaking for myself alone, I would support the klan's right to protest dressed however they chose to dress, including full hoods, if they remained peaceful and had permits. Nevertheless, I completely understand why essentially no municipality would grant that permit.I was just asking mainly due to the antifa stuff a few years ago, or the damaging of statues, property etc
It made me curious watching the Palestinian protests and if not violent, trespassing or vandalizing property I guess I could see your point
History shows that masks were worn to conceal one’s face it was to rob a train, or bank.
I guess I would ask if the klan wore full hoods, had a permit and had a peaceful protest would that be acceptable?
Look not trying to be an ass here , just trying to juggle this
I have not seen anything political being discussed in this thread thus far, with, I suppose, the possible exception being my reference to freedom of expression, as it is enshrined in the Bill of Rights.I thought politics was verboten on here. When did that change?
I really don't think this is a fair stance. I think that people can make reasonable, non-cowardly decisions to reduce their risk exposure. I think that we are all doing that by using screen names rather than our actual names to post on this board, and I think that is a smart choice.Wearing masks to conceal your identity during any type of protest is a cowardly act. If you are so committed to your cause to be in public protesting, have the courage to show your face.
If they really want to reduce their risk exposure, they should find another way to protest. If they truly have the courage of their convictions to the point they're willing to publicly protest, don't go just halfway.I really don't think this is a fair stance. I think that people can make reasonable, non-cowardly decisions to reduce their risk exposure. I think that we are all doing that by using screen names rather than our actual names to post on this board, and I think that is a smart choice.
I can completely understand a person's wanting to express their support for or solidarity with a protest while also wanting to reduce the risk of their being targeted or harmed by those who oppose their position. I see whistleblower protections in business and governmental circumstances in the same manner.
Wearing masks to conceal your identity during any type of protest is a cowardly act. If you are so committed to your cause to be in public protesting, have the courage to show your face.
^^^^Agree 100%. And I don't think I've ever agreed with DFS on anything non-football related in the 19 years I've been on this board. That's why I said in a previous post, "it must be a full moon", (tried to put in a picture of a full moon but was beyond my limited technological skills) so I'll skip the pic.If they really want to reduce their risk exposure, they should find another way to protest. If they truly have the courage of their convictions to the point you're willing to publicly protest, don't go just halfway.
Comparing screen names on a football message board to masked protesters demonstrating in support of Hamas or any terrorist organization is not a valid comparison on so many levels.I really don't think this is a fair stance. I think that people can make reasonable, non-cowardly decisions to reduce their risk exposure. I think that we are all doing that by using screen names rather than our actual names to post on this board, and I think that is a smart choice.
I can completely understand a person's wanting to express their support for or solidarity with a protest while also wanting to reduce the risk of their being targeted or harmed by those who oppose their position. I see whistleblower protections in business and governmental circumstances in the same manner.
Well, I was never allowed to protest due to my father’s and brother’s jobs. The one exception were women’s issues.Comparing screen names on a football message board to masked protesters demonstrating in support of Hamas or any terrorist organization is not a valid comparison on so many levels.
I do agree with you that people should have the right to wear masks in a protest if they want to, but being anonymous and hiding their identity will cause them to lose credibility among large segments of the population ultimately having a adverse effect on their objective of gaining support for their cause.
This post must be the result of not only a full moon, but several planets in perfect alignment with each other because this is first time I've agreed with you on anything.
Respectfully yours,
I do not think that protesters sitting in a hallway or on patch of grass is in any way equivalent to the military invasion of civilian neighborhoods, regardless of whether they are wearing masks.One question outside of the masks issue is this
The pro Palestinian protesters are protesting against what they see as an Israeli occupation
Yet do they not themselves become occupiers of the buildings they take over and oppress the Jewish students?
Seems like it’s tough to be against something your actually doing yourselves
I think that they are finding another way to protest.If they really want to reduce their risk exposure, they should find another way to protest. If they truly have the courage of their convictions to the point they're willing to publicly protest, don't go just halfway.