“Asking protestors to remain non-violent as Nazis approach them is in effect, asking those of us who are the target of Nazi violence, to be willing to die for the sake of liberal sensibilities. You don’t have to support violence yourself or go out and punch a Nazi, but do not ask marginalized people…”— Abdullah Shihipar, qz.comTagged: Liberalism, Anti-Fascist, Anti-Fascism, racism, Violence
“Anti-fascist violence is fundamentally misunderstood. Dismissed as reckless and unnecessary, it is actually a last resort tactic that is born out of necessity and meticulous planning. Anti fascist protestors are not terrorists; if anything, they are heroes. They put their bodies on the line, risking…”— Abdullah Shihipar, qz.comTagged: Anti-Fascism, Anti-Fascist, Violence, Protesting, Riot