Pros And Cons Of Peace Movement

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The peace movement intended to affect foreign policy failed in the United States because it was not strategic. Their only form of protesting was street marches. The reading suggests the peace movement would have been more successful if they used the internet. Online social movements are effective by achieving their goals. The pros are being able to easily advertise and spread the word of their issue, online petitions are accessible to a larger audience, emails are cheap and quick, websites have a lower cost than maintaining offices, and supporters can easily donate money. The cons are policy makers and politicians ignore online social movements because they value emails lower since it is inexpensive and easy. Electronic Disturbance Theater

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