tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246295769776967275.post1429920891723232489..comments2023-12-22T00:52:34.146-08:00Comments on The World of Dr. Justice: Political Protests: Imports & ExportsDavid Justicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12586387386542720405noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246295769776967275.post-61954660920791024962011-10-16T09:45:18.459-07:002011-10-16T09:45:18.459-07:00Sheldon -- The self-discipline of protesters, from...Sheldon -- The self-discipline of protesters, from Taghyir Square to Puerta del Sol to Zuccotti Park and beyond, has indeed been largely exemplary. My cautionary observation was rather that the paparazzi have their own agenda -- they gravitate to the bizarre. Thus, articles about the early Tea Party typically front-paged a photo of some guy prominently wearing a large gun. This is not necessarily intended to smear, it’s just the way the sensationalist media works. And if, in addition, they are gunning for you -- Katie bar the door.David Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586387386542720405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246295769776967275.post-46891264901427544152011-10-16T08:27:41.741-07:002011-10-16T08:27:41.741-07:00What's all this advice and cross-cultural pers...What's all this advice and cross-cultural perspective that grizzled old Dr Justice is dishing toward youthful protestors? They need it less than you think. I was with them yesterday here in London. What struck me most (and in contrast) was utter competence. Maybe this was just a good day on the ramparts, but there was no (well, very little) yippie-type clowning, booze, drugs, drivel, or play to the cameras. They were skillfully nonviolent, democratic in process, legally informed, and respectful to both church and cops. There was much acknowledgement of shared experience (as well as personnel) from Spain and Greece, as well as New York. Other than reporters, no one seemed confused that economic unfairness was their mutual enemy and target. I was delighted when one young woman told a reporter from the Morning Star, "Please go away. We don't need you to explain our message to the world. We are our own media.". I was also delighted that her fellow organizers had thoughtfully anticipated the demands of older protestors prostates.Sheldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11286087279776609175noreply@blogger.com