31November

31November t1_ixo2zkc wrote

Even just basic investment in Camden would be nice. Trees and shade on the sidewalks along the coast, a few parks, and a few more nice things to do near Rutgers. Small quality of life things to make Camden’s waterfront more pedestrian-friendly would go a long way for relatively cheap.

They make it unwalkable to keep the poor out, but they don’t realize the tourists they also keep out

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31November t1_iu4sw61 wrote

That’s totally fair, but I would still be concerned with collateral damage (is that the right term?)

If somebody actually laid their hands on a teen or kid or elderly person, though, Or if it is a truly empty car I think I’m more okay with pepper spray. It’s all situational, ya know? I don’t know how I’d react if I was attacked in SEPTA.

I know there are unbreakable umbrellas that are like a baton but basically a heavy duty umbrella. I’ve thought about getting one for safety before moving here to go to Temple.

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31November t1_isc5456 wrote

A lot of people don't understand image. I get it: You have the right to say catchy but inaccurate slogans, make broad statements, dye yourself different colors, tattoo your face, and have 7 piercings per ear. I think that's really a cool look, tbh.

But, if you do that, you should not be representing a movement that needs to appeal to people in the center of the political spectrum. The left needs to learn political messaging, and we need to present ourselves like we want to have a seat at the table.

It sucks that we get judged by our looks and not our ideas, but that's the world we live in.

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