SeaWorld protesters arrested at Rose Parade in Pasadena

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Police arrested 19 demonstrators who tried to block the progress of SeaWorld’s float during the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, authorities said. The protesters were arrested on suspicion of violating a Pasadena Municipal code barring "interfering with a special event."

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Tekwardo's avatar

No. I don't vote. I'm given that right. I'm also given the right to complain about politicians.


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Jeff's avatar

So you complain about a system that you don't want to participate in. You understand why that's a problem, right?


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Lord Gonchar's avatar

I believe apathy gives me more of a right to complain.

It's easy to talk about how badly the rest of you screwed things up. I don't have to be vested in something to be allowed to point out that you're all doing it wrong.

It'd be hypocritical to complain about something I screwed up, right? :)

In a more serious sense and closer to what you're saying - the system exists. I don't have to like it (and choose not to participate) but it affects me so I get a voice (and the right to complain).

Seems not participating and voicing displeasure would be exactly the right course of action under those circumstances.

Or something like that.


Jeff's avatar

I suppose if you're complaining, technically you are participating. You suck at nihilism.


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Tekwardo's avatar

Gonch said it exactly. I'm forced to live under a political system no matter where I am regardless of wanting to be a part of it or not.

I can feel however I want and voice complaints.


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I suppose that's fine as long as you're not expecting some change in the outcome.


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Tekwardo's avatar

You hit that nail on the head harder than you know.


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Lord Gonchar's avatar

See, I think complaining outside the system has the potential to make much more meaningful, actual change.

You don't change the world by voting.


Jeff's avatar

I think your definition of change is too big. That, and at least with voting, you are quantifiably heard.


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