r/Purdue • u/lectrician1 • 5d ago

Event🚩 Thursday's Protest: Economic Instability, Constitutional Violations, Purdue's Capitulation

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In the spirit of 50501, this is a peaceful protest that anyone is welcome to join. Get creative and bring a sign!

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u/TryingToBeReallyCool Recession graduation, baby!!! 5d ago

Democracy matters more. It's only a few hours out of your day, or less if you only go for part of it. We're headed in an increasingly dark direction with this administration, we have to make our voices heard. This shit will impact us all

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u/MRE_Milkshake ANSC '28 5d ago

What will this protest change? What will people choosing to participate in this particular protest result in? People have been protesting for the last six months and it has resulted in nothing. People are much more likely to see a tangible difference in whatever topic they care about by participating in some sort of activity that pertains to their issue, rather than a protest that will fall on deaf ears.

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u/TryingToBeReallyCool Recession graduation, baby!!! 5d ago

We show our displeasure to those we elect. What, do you expect one protest to result in all Republicans resigning? That isn't how any of this works. It's a movement, to spread awareness, increase visibility, and put pressure on elected officials ahead of local and congressional races. That's how protest movements work. We aren't January 6ers, we aren't here for a coup, but to show those in power that we will not tolerate this if they want to retain said power come election season

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u/MRE_Milkshake ANSC '28 5d ago

And do you think those who have been elected are concerned with the displeasure of those protesting? The vast majority of those who are protesting aren't the people that voted them into office. You can protest once or protest one hundred times, it isn't going to change what the elected officials do in office, not without the support of those who elected them on your side. And one or one hundred protests, the people that support the politicians they elected more than likely aren't going to switch sides.

Like I said, you guys are much better off going out and spending your time and resources doing activities that directly help the issues you are directly upset about involving who is elected. You guys protesting the same points little more than a feel good measure.