Recent comments in /f/massachusetts
[deleted] t1_j6nesit wrote
jp_jellyroll t1_j6negld wrote
Reply to comment by jelder in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
What about the police? They're very much public employees with a strong-as-hell union. Are they included in this?
The police union will inevitably decide to use their new-found leverage to go on strike whenever it suits them. If we try to push police reform or accountability? Strike. Trying to stop the crazy amount of police over-spending? Strike. Trying to fire a corrupt police chief who all the cops love? Strike.
The state will acquiesce every single time because, as much as we hate cops, we decidedly can't have ZERO police for an extended time. That's the reality.
rmarkham OP t1_j6nefet wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in This is a long shot but…is anyone missing a dog? He was found in a Hooksett NH and nobody has claimed him. by rmarkham
I’m hoping so? I’m not with the shelter or anything, I’m hoping they asked local vets.
sneakylyric t1_j6ne4gr wrote
Reply to comment by RepC in Justice for Tyre Nichols Worcester, Massachusetts at Kelly Square at 4:00 PM Tomorrow. please share by New_Analyst3510
Lol then don't. Like nobody is forcing you. Show support or don't.
InevitableOne8421 t1_j6ne143 wrote
Reply to Dozens of cities and towns are facing their first big deadline to comply with a new state law that requires them to legalize more homes near MBTA stations. In Weston, a notoriously exclusive suburb, town officials met this morning to discuss how they might comply with the new rules: by streetsblogmass
Weston 🍔!!!
[deleted] t1_j6ndz52 wrote
Reply to comment by rmarkham in This is a long shot but…is anyone missing a dog? He was found in a Hooksett NH and nobody has claimed him. by rmarkham
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sneakylyric t1_j6ndwnx wrote
Reply to comment by Chappy_Sinclair_ in Justice for Tyre Nichols Worcester, Massachusetts at Kelly Square at 4:00 PM Tomorrow. please share by New_Analyst3510
Yeah there's not going to be as many people who can protest now that the lockdown is over 😥
sneakylyric t1_j6ndrpd wrote
Reply to Justice for Tyre Nichols Worcester, Massachusetts at Kelly Square at 4:00 PM Tomorrow. please share by New_Analyst3510
If I lived in Worcester I'd hop in there after my work ends. Sadly, I'm Boston based.
sneakylyric t1_j6ndkb7 wrote
Reply to comment by penpen477 in Justice for Tyre Nichols Worcester, Massachusetts at Kelly Square at 4:00 PM Tomorrow. please share by New_Analyst3510
Lol it's to be expected. I got banned from the Boston sub because I could handle arguing with white people anymore about racism here. Asked the modes to ban me to spare me from the experience lololol
Lil_Brown_Bat t1_j6nd1oe wrote
Reply to Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
Your question is not clear. Would repealing that section allow public employees to strike? If yes, then yes.
morninggirth t1_j6nd1hn wrote
Reply to comment by Past-Adhesiveness150 in Park St. by No_Rope6843
If you’re from Southie then I truly do not understand your comment
sneakylyric t1_j6nd0ia wrote
Reply to comment by hemingwai in Justice for Tyre Nichols Worcester, Massachusetts at Kelly Square at 4:00 PM Tomorrow. please share by New_Analyst3510
I'm sure most people are protesting for changes to the system that regularly allows deaths at the hands of police.
Lil_Brown_Bat t1_j6ncxrp wrote
Reply to comment by wombatofevil in Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
almost?
sneakylyric t1_j6ncrbl wrote
Reply to comment by ajmacbeth in Justice for Tyre Nichols Worcester, Massachusetts at Kelly Square at 4:00 PM Tomorrow. please share by New_Analyst3510
Lol maybe changes to the system so that we can stop protesting wrongful deaths of people of color at the hands of the police?
rmarkham OP t1_j6nckve wrote
Reply to comment by therapeutic-distance in This is a long shot but…is anyone missing a dog? He was found in a Hooksett NH and nobody has claimed him. by rmarkham
The shelter has checked, either he doesn’t or it’s out of date.
Runymead t1_j6nbvez wrote
ferrusducks t1_j6nbhz3 wrote
Reply to Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
It should be legal for all people to strike in order to protest the inequality of their working conditions, advocate for safety, and gain the compensation they are due for their work. The right to strike is an individual right, and should be treated as such both at a state and federal level. Consider France - they are being heard loud and clear.
Remember, any government authorized protest is just a parade. The ones prohibited from striking are the ones who need to the most, and you should stand with them in solidarity and material aid if needed.
Perfect_1235 t1_j6naehd wrote
Reply to comment by kdall7 in Random question for this sub but figured I’d give it a go: by [deleted]
Anywhere, willing to travel. Even out of state within reason would be fine
Perfect_1235 t1_j6nacyv wrote
Reply to comment by The-Shattering-Light in Random question for this sub but figured I’d give it a go: by [deleted]
I understand the risks. Still looking for somewhere
wombatofevil t1_j6n9dzv wrote
Reply to Should there be a ballot initiative about repealing Section 9A(a) of a law banning public employees from striking? by 96suluman
No, almost everyone should have the right to strike
(edit) and labor rights should not be at the whim of popular opinion
BlaineTog t1_j6n8tz5 wrote
Reply to comment by LordeLordeYaYaYa in Ideas for adventures or activities to spend girlfriend's birthday in Boston? by LordeLordeYaYaYa
That's fair, and you're welcome! Next time you see her parents, though, you should ask them if they can shift her birthday to the Summer. Would make for much more outdoorsy birthday trips to New England! ;)
tjean5377 t1_j6n8tku wrote
Reply to comment by Vaiiki in Park St. by No_Rope6843
OOOHHH. I've never played the game, but the Aquariums really a level above dank IRL with its concrete and lighting...that must be a creepy level.
tjean5377 t1_j6n8bxk wrote
Reply to comment by Comfortable_Plant667 in Park St. by No_Rope6843
Wawa is pale in comparison, you can keep your 7 Elevensies. Cumbies 4 eva.
tsk__tsk__tsk t1_j6nf6nm wrote
Reply to comment by movdqa in Dozens of cities and towns are facing their first big deadline to comply with a new state law that requires them to legalize more homes near MBTA stations. In Weston, a notoriously exclusive suburb, town officials met this morning to discuss how they might comply with the new rules: by streetsblogmass
Waban....sigh.