American Iran rallies don't accomplish anything.

So a bunch of cool, hip, trendy college students at the University of Minnesota (as well as probably every other big college campus in America) rallied today in support of the whole Iran thing. Which is absolutely pointless, and just an excuse for people to do some chest beating and get a bit of attention. Honestly, do the people in Iran who are getting stomped on by police give a crap about some kid who has lived in posh American suburbs his whole life holding up a sign on the corner? NO. Will a group of dudes chanting "Where's My Vote!" right before they hit up the bars for a night of hitting on skanks bring any kind of change at all? NO! So then what's the point, really? If you ask me, it's just a waste of time, and an act that only goes to make these people feel more important than they really are.

What's the point of any rally? To raise awareness. Stop looking down your nose at them; even if they didn't do it for the right reasons, they got people's attention (including yours, obviously), and that's the thing you should take away from it.

Whats the point of this post? To make yourself seem more important than you really are?

" What's the point of any rally? To raise awareness. Stop looking down your nose at them; even if they didn't do it for the right reasons, they got people's attention (including yours, obviously), and that's the thing you should take away from it. "

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Whats the point of this post? To make yourself seem more important than you really are?

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" So a bunch of cool, hip, trendy college students at the University of Minnesota (as well as probably every other big college campus in America) rallied today in support of the whole Iran thing. Which is absolutely pointless, and just an excuse for people to do some chest beating and get a bit of attention. Honestly, do the people in Iran who are getting stomped on by police give a crap about some kid who has lived in posh American suburbs his whole life holding up a sign on the corner? NO. Will a group of dudes chanting "Where's My Vote!" right before they hit up the bars for a night of hitting on skanks bring any kind of change at all? NO! So then what's the point, really? If you ask me, it's just a waste of time, and an act that only goes to make these people feel more important than they really are. "

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Whats the point of this post? To make yourself seem more important than you really are?

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This post didn't accomplish anything but that didn't stop you.

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" What's the point of any rally? To raise awareness. Stop looking down your nose at them; even if they didn't do it for the right reasons, they got people's attention (including yours, obviously), and that's the thing you should take away from it. "

Ok, and what does this "awareness" do? Also nothing. Just because you are aware of something doesn't mean you care. @lukeissxc said:

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Whats the point of this post? To make yourself seem more important than you really are?

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Protestors are allowed to voice their opinions, I am allowed to voice mine. And you're right, I am so much more important than those people, obviously. "

Voicing your opinion is fine and dandy, but it would be nice if you could do it in the correct forum.

They do it so people discuss their issue. We are. It worked. That's why people protest.

This thread didn't accomplish anything.

Your pessimistic worldview is so original and refreshing, let's just all not give a shit about anything and all the world's problems will right themselves.

The Iranian riots don't accomplish much ether, ya know?

Yeah, fuck protesting!  Let's get rid of it!  In fact, let's get rid of that whole pesky First Ammendment!  I mean, really, what good does it do anyone?

" Yeah, fuck protesting!  Let's get rid of it!  In fact, let's get rid of that whole pesky First Ammendment!  I mean, really, what good does it do anyone? "

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" Yeah, fuck protesting!  Let's get rid of it!  In fact, let's get rid of that whole pesky First Ammendment!  I mean, really, what good does it do anyone? "

Did I ever say anything about how they shouldn't be allowed to protest? No. And yes, it's the First Amendment that also gives me the right to say that standing on a corner with a sign does not get anything done. Want to support them? Send some money to one of the charities or organizations over there, and let them put it to use in ways that could actually help the people. But hey, shouting slogans for the local news team is one thing, spending REAL money is another. "

People rallying behind a good cause is always good.

Your missing the point of a rally... seeing people in other countries support their cause might give them the moral that they need.