Armed protesters at private homes feels uncomfortably close to the Salem witch hunts or public stonings. We’re supposed to have learned from history that uncontrolled, emotionally charged actions don’t help with finding facts and tend to get people hurt. Society as a whole should understand by now that protesting at private homes takes the focus away from where it should be - the person’s job and how they are doing it. No one is going to do better at their job when they have to worry about the safety of their children.
When basic privacy is invaded, fear and aggression kick in. Both protesters and their targets may react irrationally. Public grievances, regardless of their merit, belong in public settings. This helps to keep emotional aspects under control and hopefully puts the focus on facts and rational behaviour.
Armed protesters at private homes feels uncomfortably close to the Salem witch hunts or public stonings. We’re supposed to have learned from history that uncontrolled, emotionally charged actions don’t help with finding facts and tend to get people hurt. Society as a whole should understand by now that protesting at private homes takes the focus away from where it should be - the person’s job and how they are doing it. No one is going to do better at their job when they have to worry about the safety of their children.
When basic privacy is invaded, fear and aggression kick in. Both protesters and their targets may react irrationally. Public grievances, regardless of their merit, belong in public settings. This helps to keep emotional aspects under control and hopefully puts the focus on facts and rational behaviour.