• Rapidcreek@reddthat.comOP
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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.