Rights, Risks, and Responsibilities in Activism
- rights are enforceable in court, not on the street—reserve rights-claims for legal proceedings
- disciplined nonviolence demands no defiance, no evasion, and acceptance of penalties
- organized, pre-notified actions are safer and more effective than spur-of-the-moment protests
- calm, respectful interaction with police reduces force and aids later defense
- thorough preparation—medical waivers, property checklists, legal contacts—minimizes harm and maximizes impact
DETAILS: Navigating Civil Disobedience
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This looks very much like using Observations, Feelings related to the observations, Needs we all share expressed by the feelings, and making a doable Request to help each other to get those needs met. “A Language of Life.” Check it out!!!