Should we ban feminist protests?

Question

I thought that feminist protests are unnecessary because what are women fighting for? If feminists are fighting for equality then why are they still protesting if women in 2023 can do anything a man can do? men and women can both: go to war; work and receive their income; receive equal pay ; vote... Also, if modern science has proved that men and women are different then why do women still want to be feminists? Aren't feminists supposed to be the 'educated' ones? men in comparison to women: have a higher emotional, mental and physical strength, are less agreeable/ empathetic, and have a greater interest in sciences and maths on average...

abc3643 · Accepted Answer

Q: Should we ban feminist protests?

A:

You can't ban ANY protests that are "lawful assemblies" meaning that the assemblies are not meant to deliberately disturb the public peace (as in start a riot, storm the US Capitol, etc.).

Learn about the First Amendment.

Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

About the First Amendment...

From:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/first_amendment

The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. It forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and also restricting an individual’s religious practices. It guarantees freedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. It also guarantees the right of citizens to assemble peaceably and to petition their government.

From:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/First-Amendment

In 1868, however, the Fourteenth Amendment was added to the U. S. Constitution, and it prohibited states from denying people “liberty” without “due process.” Since then the U. S. Supreme Court has gradually used the due process clause to apply most of the Bill of Rights to state governments. In particular, from the 1920s to the ’40s the Supreme Court applied all the clauses of the First Amendment to the states. Thus, the First Amendment now covers actions by federal, state, and local governments. The First Amendment also applies to all branches of government, including legislatures, courts, juries, and executive officials and agencies. This includes public employers, public university systems, and public school systems.

Luffy1990 · Accepted Answer

Yeah they should. it just seems like some feminists are pushing for beyond equality (which was the original point)

Sixgunsound · Answer

In the words of the greatest living president, after refusing to sidestep the constitution and crack down on freedom of the press to harass and lie about him: "That's something we're just going to have to learn to live with". So long as the looney left wants to remain peaceful (i. e. no arson, bearings, shootings, property destruction of any kind, disruption of traffic or business operations etc, then in America they have the freedom to stand off to the side and shout themselves hoarse for all the good it will do. The minute they inconvenience or disrupt anyone, or start committing arson or assaults or murders or other acts of violence or destruction, it is no longer a peaceful protest. Once they break a few windows I demand that the FBI hunt them down like dogs and terrorize them and their families, and then hold the mostly peaceful protestors indefinitely in violation if multiple civil and constitutional rights. Fair is fair.

cth96190 · Answer

I am opposed to banning any protests.
People should be able to express themselves, no matter who stupid they show themselves to be.
In the case of Feminists, who are among the useful idiots of Communism, it is good that they identify themselves and that normal people are given an opportunity to hear the Feminists' lunatic rhetoric..
Single men should put video of Feminist protests through facial recognition software, so that they can use any hits to exclude women who attended from their potential females of interest.

SomeGuyCalledTom · Answer

I don't support feminism as a movement, but I do support their right to organise lawful protests, so long as they're not obstructing people from going about their own business. But I'd also support a far-right nationalist group's right to lawful protest for the same reasons. Either ALL protestors get to have a voice, or NONE of them do. We can't pick and choose when to allow the democratic process and when to cut it off. But I do think protests should be done in a way that other people's rights are not imposed. Blocking off motorways, or taking over entire city blocks to sow discontent, is not the way to pursue any kind of social or political change. Unless the government itself is corrupt and protestors are actively opposing the state, in which case you pretty much have to protest "unlawfully" because the law would logically seek to protect the status quo of state authority.

Jendcheuebc · Answer

A lot of these so-called empowered feminist women who advocate heavily for womens rights are hypocritical as hell. They’re the real enemy to women — I reported sexual harassment at work (it was really, really bad stuff…) and was fired for it. The HR rep’s entire thing was “Womens rights are human rights” and stuff like that, but then victim blamed me for extremely horrible things this male colleague put me through. They’re awful.

Реrverted_creep · Answer

Protesting is always ok. Lying is not. If humans stopped lying there will be no feminist protests.

Anonymous · Answer

Nah, unfortunately we can't do that. But worry not, no one is taking them seriously anymore anyway. "Women deserve more respect"

Jackblue · Answer

Regardless of whether you agree with them feminists have the right to protest. I certainly disagree with many feminist ideas, abortion is wrong and the wage gap is mostly because of maternal leave, I can however agree with them on things like catcalling. Doesn't it make you feel sick when you get catcalled?

lucasnabizada · Answer

Shortest answer... That would be going down to their level-

We should expose ideas to the biggest number of people so many more people realizes how truly nonsensical many of the arguments being made actually are

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Peaceful protests are guaranteed by the US Constitution. Banning them would be a violation of law. I do believe the costs of organizing such events should go up for every event that gets out of hand.

genericname85 · Answer

Absolutely not. We must not prohibit free speech. But i don't think we shouldn't unnecessarily grant their deluded, lies based ideas any sort of special media attention...

jshm2 · Answer

Don't be such an ignorant, commy, jackass.

You cannot democratically ban any "protest" that falls within legal remit.

Also, feminism isn't about women, it's about challenging political and social injustices.

NotTacocaT6969 · Answer

Banning any form of peaceful protest would be a violation of rights.  That’s some dictator mindset bullshit.

NamerOfStars · Answer

Not at all; free speech means just that, even if the ideas being expressed are ones you don't like. Disagree with them? Argue!

Of course, your chances of reasoning your way through the mind of a Feminist are lousy at best, but they have the same right to choose their belief that you do.

loveslongnails · Answer

Are you auditioning for the Young Republicans? Let's hope not, because lawful protests are guaranteed by that little thing called the Constitution, which said Republicans "claim" to be soooooo fervent about protecting!

KrakenAttackin · Answer

I can't stand feminist but they do have a fundamental right to speak and protest peacefully.

Anemone978 · Answer

Just ignore them, they will go away on their own LOL

Zayed_ · Answer

Thankfully they don’t fully exist where I live, I’m just here to see arguments happening because it’s fun.

coachTanthony · Answer

Should never ban any protests no matter what they stand for.

Anonymous · Answer

As long as no one is attacking anyone, especially random people who are just minding their own business, we shouldn't be banning any sort of protesting.

Let's be honest though. If the issues are bad enough, a ban on protesting won't do a damn thing.

Texaskid1 · Answer

Yes.  All feminists protests should be banned for all eternity.

Cubus · Answer

If in some countries anti-abortion protests are banned, then I believe that

Anonymous · Answer

Only if you ban every other protest as well.

Keishio · Answer

As much as I disagree with the majority of what they say, they have every right to voice their opinion so no, it shouldn't be banned. A ban could potentially stop some very valid points from being discussed.

melanieeeB · Answer

Feminists? No Pseudo feminists or fake feminists? Definitely

SaoirseS · Answer

There’s absolutely zero reason to “ban” any kind of peaceful protest.

LiamJHayden · Answer

No. Not that I agree with them, but as long as they are peaceful assemblies then anyone should be able to express speech that does not advocate violence.

RavVid · Answer

Good question. I think women aren't comfortable if they are not a victim.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

That would be nice, but although I do not agree with what they are saying, I will defend to the death their right to say it

MaryLeee · Answer

Women and girls represent half of the world's population, and therefore half of the world's population potential. Gender equality is not only a basic human right, but also an important link in realizing the full potential of human beings, promoting sustainable development and ultimately achieving a peaceful society.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

No. You can't deny someone the right to protest in the U. S. It's their constitutional right.

BJP21 · Answer

The short answer is NO. If they are demonstrating a message of hate and causing provocation... YES.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

Why would you want to ban protests? Are you a fascist totalitarian scumbag?

JesseJayNeak · Answer

No. Let them protest. I love them making fools out of themselves

OddBeMe · Answer

It’s funny that none of your list has actually been obtained. We’re working toward equality. But we aren’t in utopia yet deary…

msc545 · Answer

You cannot ban peaceful protests in the US by law.

Yoshinochan · Answer

banning any kind of protests would be a pretty bad idea.

PatriceONeal · Answer

Leave it to a woman to think walking down the middle of the road is an accomplishment

Anonymous · Answer

no they have a right to speak their minds just like everyone else does. doesn't mean we have to listen to the bullshit that comes out of their mouths though

Dargil · Answer

So you want to censor free speech? I'm no fan of Feminists or Feminism, but I ducked lead to protect it. The USA is the greatest nation because of our Constitution. It makes good reading.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

You cannot ban protests no matter what the cause is. It’s a constitutional right.

PainusNdeeAnus · Answer

Yes they serve no purpose

LimitedBenefits101 · Answer

Feminist=cancer.

SmokinAces2000 · Answer

That’s against the first amendment

TallAnon · Answer

Feel free to protest, but it will change nothing.

Anonymous · Answer

yeah, fuck feminism

halfroots · Answer

I don't think so

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