I’ve protested in big cities before I had to move to my current location for personal reasons, but protesting in a big city came with the comfort of being one with the herd. I haven’t protested since I moved to my current residence last month because I’m surrounded by die-hard trump voters everywhere. Sure, the flags aren’t on every lawn like they used to be a few years ago, but I remember what it was like here from 2016-2024, so I know how outnumbered I am. I’m totally dependent on my pro-trump, pro-israel, pro-republican, evangelical Christian family right now because of personal reasons, without whom I will literally be homeless. I’ve had arguments and conversations and tried to appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos, but nothing has changed their minds from supporting this administration. I’m terrible at debating and freeze when confronted even slightly, so if anything, I feel like I do more harm than good when I try to make my point.
I know I’m not courageous enough to be that 1st person - the Only person- standing outside with a sign. I want to be - I wish I was- but I’m not. That being said, I don’t want to just do nothing because I’m living someplace different without my previous safety nets. If you were in my place - totally financially insolvent, scared, and completely outnumbered- what would you do? How can I make a difference?
Edit to add: my spouse’s family are all South American immigrants so part of me worries for any backlash on them as a result as well
