• obrien_must_suffer@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    For me personally, I have a family that would be on the streets without my income. If I go protesting and get arrested, I lose my job and it’s GG. I’m sure that’s by design. If I was 20 years younger and didn’t have as much riding on me I’d be out there making some noise.

    • Dagnet@lemmy.world
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      6 hours ago

      I mean, you live in fear that one accident that injuries you or a family member will ruin you financially (and emotionally) for life, that isn’t living to me