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Re:A US-born NASA scientist was detained at the border until... by mysticmarvel on Monday February 13, 2017 @05:54AM (#13634416)
Do you have a job or family? How long would the former keep you employed? How long would the latter last without your support? Could you afford legal fees without employment?

It's cool to say these things, but the system is weighted against protest. You must be ready to sacrifice everything for your principles.

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Re:A US-born NASA scientist was detained at the border until... by morgante on Monday February 13, 2017 @04:53PM (#13639129)
That's why I specifically said nobody is obligated to protest.

Personally, I'm quite well-positioned to be able to do this. I'm a young self-employed single white man with no family to support. My net worth is probably enough to pay the legal fees (though I hope that this is the sort of case the ACLU or EFF would support).

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