Originally Posted by
chipcom
Yeah Bek, I respect CM tactics for 'rebellion' about as much as I respected the tactics of the Black Panthers when they killed my uncle and shot at my dad back in 68. Hey, John Brown was a real respected guy too, wasn't he? How about those crazy KKK folks, gotta respect the fact that they are still rebelling 150 years after slavery ended. And let's not forget that wacky Tim McVeigh...there was a real rebel for ya!
I'm not quite getting you, chip.
rebellion against many things have led to social developments in america, chip- it is part of our history. religious repression, taxation without representation, suffragism, discrimination, sexism...
notwithstanding that CM occurs in cities AROUND the WORLD, in america at least, being a rebellious force can enact change.
but what 'cm tactics' are you talking about? an open invitation for bicyclists to get together and ride en masse once a month? so some civil disobidience occurs. intersections are blocked momentarily. motorists that voice displeasure get the mob shout out. Its a far cry from the black panthers, dude!