![]() ![]() “I am not aware of protesters deliberately obstructing emergency vehicles or actually damaging iconic works of art. I’m also worried that the way the protesters can be portrayed in the media makes them a target. “I was once arrested, though not charged, in London for protesting with Extinction Rebellion in 2019 and I worry for the potential for violent assault of conscientious protesters. The science is very clear that we are witnessing extreme life-threatening biosphere collapse and yet we, the public, are continuously lulled into a false sense of security. “I agree with disruptive tactics by Just Stop Oil given that we are in a dire state with regard to the climate and ecological crises. Judith Randall: ‘I agree with disruptive tactics’ What might work better tactically is to host non-disruptive protests.” Scott, 20s, London, railway worker ‘I worry about protesters’ safety’ However, inconveniencing people in both daily and lifesaving tasks from errands to hospital treatments, during the country’s largest pay freeze since the 1800s, shows where their delusional priorities lie. “I’ll never contest the point they’re making. The working-class person who is struggling with the cost of living crisis is most impacted – those at the top don’t have to worry about the daily stresses of life that those down the social ladder have to. ![]() Their selfish tactics only achieve frustration and financial and historic damage. “ Blocking bridges, damaging fuel pumps, priceless paintings and other sorts of rampant criminal damage is impressing nobody. It’s the right cause, wrong method.” Wayne Palmer, 63, Cardiff, civil engineer ‘The tactics are selfish’ “I agree with their message – I don’t think anyone doubts that except a few. I think most people are still onside but don’t know how to do anything about it. If you target politicians it might have a bit more effect as they’re the ones that can make decisions. Annoying the general public, who feel pretty helpless anyway with this deaf government, just harms the cause. Getting stuck in a traffic queue hinders your chances of supporting them. I think at worst it alienates the public, and at best it achieves nothing. The ones they are annoying at the moment don’t have the power – they’re wasting time, that’s not the way. “I agree with the change to renewable energy but the tactics need to target those who make the decision. These protesters are brave, they will certainly be on the right side of history, but they need to seize the conversation, not just the spotlight.” Tristan Snowsill, 36, Devon, health economist and lecturer ‘ Right cause, wrong method’ There always seems to be another bill going through parliament about clamping down on protest. “In this country, all forms of protest are being progressively criminalised, which is appalling. ![]()
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