On Tyrants & Tributes : Real World Lessons From The Hunger Games discussion

Environmental protesters in Oklahoma were arrested after dropping a Hunger Games themes banner with too much glitter on it. They are being charged for a "terrorism hoax" which is punishable for up to 10 years in prison. The lawyer representing the protesters said "I've been practicing law since the 1970s. Quite frankly, I've been expecting this," Parr said. "Based upon the historical work I've been involved in, I know that when popular movements that confront the power structure start gaining traction, the government ups the tactics they employ in order to disrupt and take down those movements."

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Wow. Timely and troubling indeed. I wish I could say I'm surprised.

Thank you for sharing this!

Thanks! I so shared this with mu friends. That is unbelievable! I hope things will be ok for them. The police have no right!

this is how old grupy old man jenkin politicians try to put someone in prison since they are almost done with office.

This is absolutely crazy! I can't even believe they were charged for that. I cannot believe that is what we have come to.

I think this is what many people deny everyday of their life, that they think they have control. We don't.

Danny wrote: "I think this is what many people deny everyday of their life, that they think they have control. We don't."

Danny, we do. You can feel however you will about it, but the minute you think we don't you let the enemy win. Many people protest and have not been thrown in jail for different reasons. This was more in your face though, not that they shouldn't have been arrested for it. The news only attracts more people to hear their call though on the plus side.