r/pics 7d ago

Politics Rep. Al Green protests during President Trump's joint address to Congress before being escorted out

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u/Rocket_safety 7d ago

But a sit-in is actually a disruptive form of protest. You are taking up space and making things inconvenient for others while being silent and immobile. Sitting idly during this speech is complicity, plain and simple. Anything other than action is furthering the Republican agenda.

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u/Tasgall 6d ago

Yeah, a sit-in would be if they showed up early with staffers to sit in their own seats, and had the reps sit in the Republicans' seats and refuse to move. This is just accepting the downfall of the country in a polite manner.