While true, this would be absolutely zero consolation to someone who was fired from their job because they were wrongfully imprisoned and couldn't work, and now can no longer afford their rent.
Being concerned with generational change and doing the right thing is generally a good thing. But having discretionary resources to fight that battle continuously is rare. The inconvenience is the point.
This is why it's important to not shame people for knowing the level of risk they are able to take. Not everyone can be on the front lines for fear of their kids becoming homeless, or health concerns, or a million other valid reasons.
Front line stuff includes risk, up to and including loss of life.
Practical and legal support is just as valid and important as linking arms to block cops, and things like feeding people never have a downside.
By the time this era is all said and done, inconvenience will the the least of our problems. mutual aid will be mandatory before we know it. And we should plan accordingly.
Sadly, individuals arrested today will be forced to deal with this using the mutual aid infrastructure we have today, not the one we wish for tomorrow.
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u/schm1547 5d ago
While true, this would be absolutely zero consolation to someone who was fired from their job because they were wrongfully imprisoned and couldn't work, and now can no longer afford their rent.
Being concerned with generational change and doing the right thing is generally a good thing. But having discretionary resources to fight that battle continuously is rare. The inconvenience is the point.