The self-immolation, the most non-violent form of protest, no longer works. After Aaron Bushnell that I have heard about, there ware two more attempts that I didn’t. (Matt Nelson and Samuel Mena Jr)
Recent events have shown us that violent protest still works, but it got me thinking; When was the last time someone resigned from position of power due to social pressure?
I have this hunch that shame worked in the past, but now PR departments and relentless pursuit of money has removed social acceptance from an equation.
Al Franken
I would rather have a good person who made a mistake, than a bad person has yet to admit one.
I personally don’t think he should have resigned. A principled person can feel shame while the unprincipled likely don’t/can’t/won’t. I’m still not sure whether or not his hand was forced by the DNC or not.
