• finitebanjo@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    8
    ·
    1 month ago

    Then, the post office or individuals can challenge the entity in court to stop them from sending out the campaign.

    Or legislators can pass a bill that gives very tight definitions of content that can be refused at the facility.

    But each postal worker taking into their own hands what to toss just seems like the wrong solution.

    • ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      2
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      1 month ago

      Having systems in place to prevent the spread of disinformation campaigns would be preferable. However, in the US we are in the verge of a christo-fascist takeover of our democracy. We may all soon find ourselves in the position of this Canadian woman. Acts of civil disobedience may be the last line of defense in preventing the worst outcomes of fascist policies. We should not dismiss her actions out of hand. Actions like hers may soon save people’s lives.