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Harm Reduction Rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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There are no ethical choices under first-past-the-post voting. We must instead make a decision that reduces the most harm.

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[–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Ok but what else are we going to do? What can we do to stop the genocide? Are we in favor of dismantling the system that made this happen, or are we ok with it?

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    Protest, take direct action, whatever you want. Get organized with some other groups. There are plenty. (Edit: nothing you do is going to stop this genocide though. It's far too late, though we can decrease the harm that is done.)

    Telling people not to take an action isn't helpful. You always see people (who say they're leftist, although some are certainly right wing trolls) saying not to vote, and they never advocate for doing other things. How about protest, but also vote? Why would anyone advocate for not doing something? The only reason I can think of us to get their guy elected instead.

    If your contribution is saying to do less, fuck off. If you're saying to do more then welcome. You may actually help.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago*

    Yes, a million times this. Voting is just one small part of what we must do to fight for a better future. Giving up is not an option, there is far too much at stake. Vote, protest, occupy, run for office, take direct action, organize, and create a better world for the people who come after us. Solidarity forever.

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