Do you think lincoln would support violent protests?

Question

To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.

If by the mere force of numbers a majority should deprive a minority of any clearly written constitutional right, it might, in a moral point of view, justify revolution.

(HR 1955 homegrown terrorist act) makes a violent protester a terrorist rather than a dissentor gone too far...

I am reading about him,,,, i like him,,,,

You know, by labeling someone a terrorist, they have no rights,,,

should a violent protester loose all rights? or be judged by a jury of his piers?

Answer 1

Lincoln spent four years fighting a war against the most violent collective protest this nation has ever seen.

Then, judging by the (eventual) response to the Draft Riots in New York City, I would say that Lincoln wouldn't have supported any violent protests.

PEACEFUL protest? He dealt with that on a daily basis among his own cabinet.

Answer 2

Lincoln would not support violent protests. he was a highly religious man, and believed that two wrongs did not make a right. There may be injustice, however, that does not Merritt further injustice. Lincoln's entire existence revolved around this, from his abolition of slavery to the Gettysburg Address.

A violent protester should be shot without question. They are a disturbance to the peace and a tear in the moral fabric of society.

Answer 3

I have no problem with people protesting peacefully. If they are out carrying signs and chanting on public property (with permission if required) then go for it. Ten to one I will disagree with their message but still I respect their right to voice it. However, when things turn violent or people begin to trespass, I think they should suffer the full consequences of the law. If you think about it, that is better for protestors too because less of the scum will show up to make the collective look like fools and villians. Peaceful protestors should want to distance themselves from those who break the law.

Answer 4

No, protests are good for our country but when a protester or activist turns violent, they do become come a terrorist. There is no difference between an Isamist setting a fire or a environmental or pro-life protester setting a fire.

Answer 5

Nope
Look at what he did against the draft riots in NYC during the Civil War.

We you go to violence you have step over the line in my book.

BTW: What is your deal with Lincoln this morning?

Answer 6

Mary Todd might think you're cuckoo.

jk

He was a very good President.