World News @lemmy.world Praise Idleness @sh.itjust.works 8 mo. ago

About 300 protesters pleading for a cease-fire were arrested on Capitol Hill, organizers say.

web.archive.org About 300 protesters pleading for a cease-fire were arrested on Capitol Hill, organizers say.

Rallies over the Israel-Hamas war have continued to be held across the country and in world capitals.

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Protesters gathered at a congressional building in Washington to demand a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The demonstration resulted in numerous arrests and occupied a congressional building, which is generally not permitted. Three were charged with assault on a police officer.

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We are the Good Guys. Do not show discontent with our actions or we'll have to do what Good Guys do and silence you!
If people want to protest, it should be outside the capital. Protesting inside the capital does nothing for their cause.
- Yeah, why don’t they go protest somewhere else where no one will see them. That will surely do something for their cause.
  
  They should went on to change.org and sign a petition, that would teach whitehouse and Netanyahu a thing or two!
  
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  I meant outside the building. No where did I suggest people protest in hiding. Protesting is a right, but maybe not protesting inside the Capital. At least some of the Jan 6th insurrection "protesters" were peaceful, and they were also rightfully arrested and charged.
  
  They could just protest in front of the capital. No need to go inside and disrupt...Whatever the hell they are doing in there right now, but otherwise might be conducting government business.
- I mean, so long as you expect to be arrested, it's all good in my eyes.
  
  I've participated in protests where the protest leads specifically explain that there's a huge chance of arrest and what to say/how to handle.
  
  I've been "arrested" for protesting once, where we were just collected, ID'ed, and then dropped off at a park a few miles away.
Well that's fucking awful. Please don't imitate the January 6th people and give them whataboutism ammunition.
- ?
  
  Sit-ins at congressional office buildings were happening long before January 6
  
  Get ready for people to equate peaceful sit-ins to encourage a voluntary change in opinion with the Jan 6th violent attempt to overthrow the government simply because both were in government buildings when they weren't supposed to be.
Not the best place to be protesting.
- Where would be a better place to reach the representatives representing them? Walmart? A random highway? Maybe they should stay home and yell at the television so you're more comfortable?
- It's ALWAYS a GREAT time to protest.

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