@9HVGBDJ5mos5MO
I think it depends on the method of protest, reasoning, and public response.
@9HVDFMJ5mos5MO
Social activism inspires me to act because it ignites a sense of purpose and empowers me to make a difference. Witnessing individuals and communities come together to fight for justice, equality, and positive change fills me with hope and motivates me to take action. Seeing the collective power of passionate individuals advocating for a better world reminds me that even small actions can have a significant impact. It stirs a fire within me to raise my voice, stand up for what I believe in, and work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society. Social activism reminds me that change is possible, and that by joining forces, we can create a better future for all.
@9HVFWS35mos5MO
I'm an optimist in a lot of situations, so this resonates with me a little more.
@9HV7M3N5mos5MO
I think the best course of action is hearing the protestors points, doing your own research, and once properly educated by reliable sources, form a full opinion and try to have reasonable discussion with anyone who challenges you on it. we should all be capable of calm, civil conversation.
@9HVBSBG5mos5MO
I don’t necessarily feel compelled to act, but I do look into what is being protested and create my own opinions
@9HVC2SZ5mos5MO
Yes I am inspired to act. For me that would be things such as peaceful protests and petitions.
@9HYDHM74mos4MO
no most protest are because people lack common sense and do not understand everything going on. protests just cause more problems unless it truly is for the right reason
@9J24W5N4mos4MO
If it's the kind of protests that block traffic, burns buildings, and puts people on both sides in harm, then I don't support it.
@9HZGSBWNatural Law4mos4MO
I believe people should be allowed to protest without resorting to violence which is hurting another person in any way that deems immoral. The moment a person wants to act senseless may those people or individuals be met with the force they apply. Protests should be peaceful overall with others allowing to say what they want without retaliation or foul play towards them but I would encourage those wanting to protest to think before you act. If you knock on a house door eventually someone will be home and will answer it! However be prepared for that home-owners response and reaction!
@9J2242SWomen’s Equality4mos4MO
It depends for me what type of protests are going around. Some would inspire me to act but other protests could make me uncomfortable.
@9HYGZ8LIndependent4mos4MO
I believe that specific ways of social activism are good, but when violence is involved, it is not good.
@9J2NSYC4mos4MO
Violence is (1) sometimes staged or acted upon by a few bad apples and (2) can often challenge the government to take action. For example, the Black Panther Party took a violent role in encouraging racial equality.
@9HY684J4mos4MO
Depending on the protest, sometimes I do feel inspired while other times I don't want to support the issue at all due to violence. When its done peacefully and for the right reasons, I can support it and nod my head in proval, but the moment it turns violent or not for the right reason then my opinion is subjected to change.
@9HZFDZS4mos4MO
People protest about various social issues such as racial injustice, gender inequality, LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, police brutality, immigration policies, and economic inequality. These are just a few examples, and there are many more causes that people feel passionate about.
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@9HY8QCJ4mos4MO
As long as the act in question IS spreading the word WITHOUT any form of obstruction in the public or disturbing the peace, such as stopping roads or destroying paintings, then that party should be able to voice their opinions.
@9HXDBVT4mos4MO
They need to get over themselves. When they try to prove a point by violence they just make things worse.
@9HXDQPP4mos4MO
They do not need to get over themselves, but yes, violence is neverthe answer
@9HY4QPF4mos4MO
When I view things on the news and I feel an attachment to the topic I try my best to see other peoples POV to see if I am making the right decision and if my thoughts are similar to theirs or why I agree of disagree with their opinion.
@9HV99VG5mos5MO
It really depends on what they are protesting for some things are worth it and others not.
@9HXJJDV4mos4MO
depending the situation, if it is aggressive and destroying things im against it but if its peaceful and moving I agree with it
@9HW8DHY5mos5MO
In some cases of peaceful protest for issues I agree on I feel inspired to act, but if riots become violent and cause chaos in communities it makes me feel ashamed of U.S. citizens.
@9HZBX5D 4mos4MO
I like peaceful protests, and for a good cause, it makes me feel like people really do try to make a difference but without violence, because violence in differences is just more war.
@9HXH7YC4mos4MO
I don't feel like I need to act on it but I don't mind them as long as they are not harmful.
@9HYBQJXPeace and Freedom4mos4MO
It depends on the act of protesting, I do not feel inspired to act if they are protesting in places where it is blocking non-involvements but I do feel inspired if they do it right and in the place they need to protest.
@9HZ3HLQ4mos4MO
I do often feel inspired to act, but I don't take as much action as I feel like I should. I've attended some protests, read articles on issues that I don't find myself familiar with, and recently registered to vote.
@9J5C5M84mos4MO
I don't believe protests ever inspire much change or are in general good for the state of the issues. Issues responded to with protests should be handled on a local level rather than national.
@9HZ8Q4T4mos4MO
I think many protests are either poorly organised; has a vague or inconsistent objective; or, most commonly, escalates to general violence or blind discontent. I would not attend a protest, but I do keep myself informed on protests and make a point of understanding their hardships and objectives.
@9HVCK225mos5MO
Generally don't feel inspired to join a protest, but will donate money to a cause.
@9HV7S795mos5MO
Social Activism especially during these years have good intentions but are not in they way they move. Usually the movements are incompetent and don't have lasting effects on government but with movements like BLM they have been used against the people and society has been more tense and refusing of hearing others.
@9HZ7KYX4mos4MO
It depends on what the protest is before but I have never participated in a protest before.
@9HZ45ST4mos4MO
I typically don't feel inspired to act. Protests in this day and age typically don't work very well and most of the time they are done in the wrong ways to actually get their point across.
@9HVRBYG5mos5MO
When I hear about it, I look at it as people who are passionate about something that doesn't get enough spotlight.
@9HW25PJ 5mos5MO
It does not inspire me. Lately, protests have included damage of property and the disturbance of peace which cannot be defended by the constitution.
@9HYBLFVPeace and Freedom4mos4MO
No, I would no act like that, but I would support if it is a good cause.
@9HVHTLF5mos5MO
I believe social activism is an efficient way to make a change, but for my part in that I will usually pick a side but not really get involved other than saying what side I agree with if asked.
I feel a little hope for humanity.
Someone cares. Someone’s trying to help, even if it’s just speaking up.
@9HW6C5J5mos5MO
I think when I see people standing up for what they believe in I want to leave my mark as well with what I believe in
Protests over climate change, abortion, human rights, etc. Makes me feel like someone wants to protect me.
@9HVFDK85mos5MO
I do feel inspired when I see protests on the news, It shows these brave people going out and stadning for what they believe in.
@9HWB692Peace and Freedom5mos5MO
I feel like it is useless because in the end bigger actions are going to stop those problems.
@9HW5WH65mos5MO
They are interesting because it's what we've done for years. We hear something is wrong and we fight to make it right.
@9HZMSTF4mos4MO
Social Activism does inspire me to act and work towards a change for the community. Seeing protests in the news makes me want to do more and educate myself on these issues in hopes for a greater outcome.
@9HZ97LD4mos4MO
I think it depends on the method of protest, reasoning, and public response.
@9HWGP6KProgressive5mos5MO
I do feel inspired and I see that protests do work. Although it doesn't always feel like it because it takes time for things to have an effect.
@9HY526G4mos4MO
When I hear about protests in the news, I do not feel inspired to act, and it does not look like something I currently have the ability to do.
@9HYT6344mos4MO
Everybody can act, whether by not buying something, unionizing, agitating, striking, or just posting about it online, everyone can do something.
@9HZB4WF4mos4MO
I do feel inspired to act, but at the same time I feel hopeless that our country has to go through reform when it should be the bare minimum.
@9HZ6ZXG4mos4MO
When i see protest I do feel inspired to act even in small ways. That looks like share what you're fighting for and why to the people around you.
@9HZDLJX4mos4MO
Protests shouldn't be the end of it, if people are being denied rights it's up to them to take them back. Our government was built on John Locke's philosophy, if a government is corrupt it's the citizens' duty to abolish it and start from a blank slate
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