That’s an interesting distinction between radical actions and radical asks; I think subconsciously I have been thinking about the two interchangeably.
In terms of asks, I think we’ll most likely be sticking to non-radical asks.
In terms of actions, I think we’ll most likely be sticking to non-radical actions. While I see the importance of a pluralistic approach to animal advocacy, we’re thinking about this from the perspective of filling a gap; there already seems to be many activist groups engaging in radical actions.
This is how we’re currently thinking about it, but very happy to be convinced otherwise.
I think you are in a better position to see what is needed. How I would think about this is what leverage do your opponents to these asks have and if you think your actions would be powerful enough to overcome them.
That’s an interesting distinction between radical actions and radical asks; I think subconsciously I have been thinking about the two interchangeably.
In terms of asks, I think we’ll most likely be sticking to non-radical asks.
In terms of actions, I think we’ll most likely be sticking to non-radical actions. While I see the importance of a pluralistic approach to animal advocacy, we’re thinking about this from the perspective of filling a gap; there already seems to be many activist groups engaging in radical actions.
This is how we’re currently thinking about it, but very happy to be convinced otherwise.
Thanks for the additional insight.
I think you are in a better position to see what is needed. How I would think about this is what leverage do your opponents to these asks have and if you think your actions would be powerful enough to overcome them.
Good luck on the next phase!