I stand with Palestine, and the rare spaces our public can spend time and educate themselves. Genocide is depressing. Hurting books makes me sad.
Source: Portland State in midst of expensive, ‘marathon’ race to repair damaged library before fall classes begin
PS: we appreciate the smartass answers as well for much-needed comic relief
As a Portland resident, I will just say our heart is always into it, but our brains not so much. I don’t know what the message was meant to convey by vandalizing a library. Usually the protests start of well intentioned, but always break down as bad actors and grifters work their way in to cause trouble because they find entertainment in doing so.
This is the reason for having a slow, steady, methodical, skeptical approach to social change.
If your thing gets hijacked every time, eventually you gotta take responsibility for being so easily hijacked.
As another Portland resident, FUCK THE PEOPLE WHO DID THIS. This is NOT who we are, what the fuck.
fuck you too.
Yes to the hearts
Hmm reminds me, I didn’t check how many of those arrested were students