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<b>Plain Writer:</b>  Aya is no mere reader of the Plain Blog, her own writings on the topic have earned her recognition, acclaim, and plenty of public speaking opportunities.  Do you admire her pacifism, or think it to be naive and misguided?  Do you suspect it's just a grift, that she's sold out?<br>
<b>Former Plain:</b>  While not abandoning her own preference for pacifism, she has recently decided to take a step back from the movement to allow other voices to speak.  Do you think she's given up or sold out, or is she simply taking some time?<br>
<b>Pious Muslima:</b> She is, wherever she goes, an active participant in her faith and enjoys making connections with other people of faith regardless of which one it is.  She can speak at length about a great many topics and relate them back to spiritual truths.  Are you interested in hearing what she has to say, or do you think she's just helping sell empty promises?<br>
<b>Activist:</b>  Nonviolence is only the beginning of her work.  To her, it's all connected; the climate crisis and economic inequalities make conflicts increasingly likely and intense.  Respecting the rights of the marginalized and disenfranchised prevents violence.  She has been tear gassed, she has been kettled and bashed, she has been arrested; all while standing between those with weapons and those without.  Do you think she's pushing for good causes, or do you think it's all rose-colored-glasses when you're living in a world this dark?<br>
<b>Activist:</b>  Nonviolence is only the beginning of her work.  To her, it's all connected; the climate crisis and economic inequalities make conflicts increasingly likely and intense.  Respecting the rights of the marginalized and disenfranchised prevents violence.  She has been tear gassed, she has been kettled and bashed, she has been arrested; all while standing between those with weapons and those without.  Do you think she's pushing for good causes, or do you think it's all rose-colored-glasses when you're living in a world this dark?<br>
<b>Celebrity:</b>  She's famous and attractive, eloquent and intelligent.  She's in demand in a lot of places, to speak or to simply be seen with.  Her profile has shot up seemingly out of nowhere over the past five years, and her Twitter follow list has more people than the Chinese military.  Do you think she's using her platform responsibly, or is she just out to make a name for herself?
<b>Celebrity:</b>  She's famous and attractive, eloquent and intelligent.  She's in demand in a lot of places, to speak or to simply be seen with.  Her profile has shot up seemingly out of nowhere over the past five years, and her Twitter follow list has more people than the Chinese military.  Do you think she's using her platform responsibly, or is she just out to make a name for herself?

Latest revision as of 22:00, 6 May 2023

Former Plain: While not abandoning her own preference for pacifism, she has recently decided to take a step back from the movement to allow other voices to speak. Do you think she's given up or sold out, or is she simply taking some time?
Activist: Nonviolence is only the beginning of her work. To her, it's all connected; the climate crisis and economic inequalities make conflicts increasingly likely and intense. Respecting the rights of the marginalized and disenfranchised prevents violence. She has been tear gassed, she has been kettled and bashed, she has been arrested; all while standing between those with weapons and those without. Do you think she's pushing for good causes, or do you think it's all rose-colored-glasses when you're living in a world this dark?
Celebrity: She's famous and attractive, eloquent and intelligent. She's in demand in a lot of places, to speak or to simply be seen with. Her profile has shot up seemingly out of nowhere over the past five years, and her Twitter follow list has more people than the Chinese military. Do you think she's using her platform responsibly, or is she just out to make a name for herself?