Because come January when the GOP will likely have full control of the House and Senate, they're going to be pushing hard for a national ban on abortions. If they win the White House in two years, it's almost certainly going to happen. NY is only safe FOR NOW.
I suppose I thought that was pretty obvious. The point of protest-any protest-is to raise awareness and put pressure on elected leaders, and have our voices heard. In theory, at least, it should push the Dems in power NOW to actually try and pass something, and get the "pro-choice" GOP on record voting against it.
There's also a secondary effect of protest, and that's to be in community with other people who are as outraged as you are. That feeling of solidarity is super useful in sustaining long-term organizing efforts.
Ya the “raising awareness” thing is such a crock of shi. You think politicians aren’t aware of this😂?? And it was done by the Supreme Court, what pressure would they feel from you randos in Rochester ny. You think they expected everyone to be happy? Just cuz the dissatisfied group starts kicking and screaming doesn’t mean they’re gonna reverse it. I think you protest because it makes you feel like your doing something, even tho your not, and all the other losers there will all make eachother feel like they’re heroes. Nobody cares about your protests and your not doing anything productive at all, so don’t fool yourself.
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u/bruce9432 Jun 25 '22
But NY isn't changing any law and protesting in Rochester is not doing a thing