Dear AC,

At least you seem to have a goal.
Unrealistic and unattainable - but its
a goal.

Hi Foxy,
I didn't see your comment, I didn't think anyone else was around.
- It's just my way of poking fun and making the point that I think it's all an over exaggerated dog and pony show.

I'm using the progressives own tactics against their own progressive ideology.
Rule 5 states "Ridicule is man's most potent weapon."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_for_Radicals

- Not that I needed much help to learn that one -

Dear AC,

I fully understand where you're coming from -
but be careful with your target for ridicule.
Weak people throw rocks at things that shine.

Hey Foxy,
I have some views on things that tend to often be different to others.

When I was a kid growing up;
Say I tripped up a bit for not watching where I was going;
On a bit of concrete or a step or something;
- Then I'd get laughed at and called an 'idiot';
And if I complained about it, they'd say "well watch where you're bloody going next time".
So you see, my argument in support of 'ridicule' is that it is a non-violent form of correction.
A little bit of humility isn't bad, it keeps you grounded.

"but be careful with your target for ridicule.
Weak people throw rocks at things that shine."

That's not it at all.

If Greta wants to be an activist and advocate for global changes that affect everyone's lives, then she has to face the scrutiny from the people who's lives will be affected in her actions.
Whether she's a kid or not makes no difference.

If she can't handle the heat she shouldn't be in the kitchen.
Responsible parents or teachers might have tried to dissuade her from such actions and facing such scrutiny;
Irresponsible parents or teachers would probably indoctrinate, coach and lead her with their beliefs, and encourage her to push their agendas.

None of the said parents / teachers or even Greta's decisions herself have anything to do with me, but if her actions have the potential to have a negative or detrimental impact on my life, then I have a right (a duty even) to express my opinion.
Bad things happen when good people do nothing.

I understand words can cause harm;
My intent when I ridicule is to simply make my point;
And it's usually measured if directed at an individual in how I think that person might take it.
- I want to make my point, I don't want anyone to cut their wrists or have need to seek counseling.
But sometimes I will let people dig their own holes deeper, if they keep coming back for more.

Dear AC,

While I do understand where you're coming from.
The following link should give you an understanding
of where I'm coming from:

http://www/vox.com/energy-and-environment/2019/9/26/20882958/greta-thunberg-climate-change-trump-attacks-right-wing

cont'd ...

Dear AC,

Apologies for the typo.

Here it is again:

http://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2019/9/26/20882958/gret-thunberg-climate-change-trump-attacks-right-wing