Originally Posted by
Emily's Cat
Can you expand on this?
My understanding of the purpose and message of the Day of Absence is based on how it's been presented, and how it has historically been enacted (since the 70's)
I think the real purpose has nothing to do with equality, and everything with the acquisition of power for a small group of radical activist. That's why disagreement isn't tolerated. It isn't really about convincing people. The threats (be it violence, public shaming, the loss of a job) are integral to this purpose: people must be made to be afraid of opposing these activists.
Maybe things were different when this started in the 70's, but as Hoffer said, “Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket.” He's wrong, though: step 2 is optional.