So what you're saying is that you want us to join up with the KKK so we can get them to lynch fewer black people, is that right?
I don't beg for my freedom with a hole punched piece of paper every few years.
No thanks.
You go vote. I'll be over here, actually being free.
PROTIP - Calling people names or implying cowardice for disagreeing with your methods is a not the sure fire way to win them over. That is the opposite of what is good.
I'm not going to dignify your first straw man comment by responding to it.
You are delusional if you think you are free now. Me, I'm actually willing to do something about not being free.
This is not about voting. It's lobbying, changing people's minds, meeting politicians at their office, blasting politicians with letters and e-mails, running for federal office ourselves, forming ever-more-powerful groups, and much more. It's actually engaging people on their own turf. These government people only respond to civil disobedience and violence with violence of their own, and in much higher quantities than any of us could dish out alone or even in our small groups. They only listen to what is written in the law -- so let's make those words loud and clear for freedom.
In short, there are years of HARD WORK involved in actually making real change. Dirty, uncomfortable, unpleasant work. Running and hiding is the opposite of doing the things which might actually change the country for the better. I'm sorry you feel that it is pointless, but that's exactly the point of view that I'm trying to change.
Thanks for your comment.