I mean it’s a very real step in the right direction. We need more, but complaining without acknowledging the positives about these steps forward will not enable legislators to take further steps. Learn from the GOP’s success. They get on board with their (horrific) agenda and keep fighting.
There’s honestly no way this type of thing would ever start as more than a misdemeanor, which still allows for a disruption when they transgress in this way.
It’s a valid criticism that it goes into effect in summer rather than January 1. But let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
It’s easy to get excited by the headline before you discover that it’s not really that. The original comment about it being performative isn’t ridiculous.
I mean it’s a very real step in the right direction. We need more, but complaining without acknowledging the positives about these steps forward will not enable legislators to take further steps. Learn from the GOP’s success. They get on board with their (horrific) agenda and keep fighting.
There’s honestly no way this type of thing would ever start as more than a misdemeanor, which still allows for a disruption when they transgress in this way.
It’s a valid criticism that it goes into effect in summer rather than January 1. But let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
It’s easy to get excited by the headline before you discover that it’s not really that. The original comment about it being performative isn’t ridiculous.