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Originally Posted by Dgizzi
I haven’t seen a peaceful one yet..nothing good comes out of protesting.
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955–1956)
Objective: Lessen racial segregation and inequality for blacks in the American South
Method of Protest: Montgomery’s black population refused to use public transportation.
Results: An Alabama district court ruled that the racial segregation was unlawful. The decision was appealed but upheld by the Supreme Court.
Was the Protest a Success? Yes. It also served as the impetus for the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
The Lust Lady Strike of San Francisco (1997)
Objective: Ability for strippers at San Francisco’s Lusty Lady club to form a union
Method of Protest: Strippers went on strike protesting outside the club and asking patrons not to enter unless the women were allowed to form a union.
Results: After a lengthy legal battle, the dancers were permitted to form a union
Was the Protest a Success? Yes
The “Lactivists” at Applebee’s (2007)
Objective: Stop discrimination against public breastfeeding at Applebee’s Restaurants
Method of Protest: A “Nurse-in” was scheduled — across the country, breastfeeding mothers would nurse their infants in plain view of Applebee’s.
Results: Applebee’s put out a statement saying “This situation has provided an opportunity for us to work with our associates to ensure we’re making nursing mothers feel welcome….we will also accommodate other guests who would be more comfortable moving to another area of the restaurant.”
Was the Protest a Success? Yes
Now, it can be argued that strippers being able to form a union might not be "good." And perhaps you are uncomfortable seeing a woman breastfeeding her child so for you - that might not be "good."
But unless you're here to tell us that you feel blacks should have been kept segregated and forced to sit at the back of the bus...you'll have to admit that you were incorrect in your statement that "nothing good" comes from peaceful protest.