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Posted On: June 4th 2020, 06:25 pm
“I must be honest: it made me feel good about myself. When everybody is talking about BLM, it's very tempting to jump onboard. Posting a picture like this to Instagram says ‘look at me! I'm a good person’ – it feels righteous, and yet reveals nothing about my true beliefs and intentions. I feel guilty knowing that I will only speak out when it is fashionable; only attend a protest when it is convenient.
Also, my presence had serious consequences: by being there, in the crowds, without a face mask, I was putting myself and others at risk. If I stepped out of line and broke boundaries, I might have antagonised the police. I was risking a lot just to watch, take photos and feel good about myself for a while.”
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www.taylorjones.space/journal
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#blacklivesmatter #blm #protest #silenceisviolence
Also, my presence had serious consequences: by being there, in the crowds, without a face mask, I was putting myself and others at risk. If I stepped out of line and broke boundaries, I might have antagonised the police. I was risking a lot just to watch, take photos and feel good about myself for a while.”
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www.taylorjones.space/journal
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#blacklivesmatter #blm #protest #silenceisviolence
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