Disclosure:
I'm an enthusiastic supporter of Bernie Sanders.
There has been some debate about the #blacklivesmatter protest at Netroots Nation this week.
I love Bernie and I would love almost nothing more than to have a one on one private conversation with him about my pet issues. But you know what I would like even more? I would love it if protesters intruded on that conversation and got in our faces. That is what activism is. It's loud, annoying, and in your face. Activists are not polite and they don't ask for permission. And they don't apologize.
I want the #BLM protesters to keep raising hell and to keep protesting and to keep getting in people's faces. I hope they interrupt my favorite politicians. I want them to keep changing the conversation.
We, the little liberal people, are competing against big money and special influences. We can't fight that by asking for permission and kissing ass. If you love Bernie, don't be annoyed by #BLM, be inspired.
At the end of the day, we're all in this together.