I like a pen

I like pen.

Yes this is the best way pen can be the tools you need

The pen is mightier than the sword [and all protest demonstrations too]

Pen to paper

I do the same if I need to add my opinion. I absolutely hate protesters walking down the road stopping me getting to where I am going let alone those who splash paint on buildings/ art works or stop commercial ships in a harbour.

Pen and paper for me ….. no inconvenience to anyone

In a civilized world with educated and caring leaders/politicians, a little ink on paper could stir responses or change. Yet the rate of responses is another matter as the protest letters are usually contrary to the administrations agendas. Perhaps that's why some people may resort to more overt means of expressions for changes. It's a hard world now, so the fight for justice and righteousness continues!

The pen is mightier than the sword

Good on you. Great to always speak up for what you believe in.

A written protest is the best way, I am sick of seeing these idiots protesting and blocking streets so people cant get around,often wonder who is funding them. Perhaps it is time we turned the hoses on them.

This is the very best way to do it

Not all people can construct a letter that is about a complaint or issue the invites and updates seem like a bride to keep you happy while trying to find an answer for the issue at hand .Buy offs

Good to read stand up for what you believe in.

Yes, writing, especially, a hand-written or typed letter rather than an email, does get results. Are all these people, seemingly of all ages, who join demonstrations, block streets, throw piant and deface buildings and then go to Art Galleries throw soup or paint or seriously damage artworks, they seem to forget that though these are owned by the State that means they are really damaging their own property, genuine protestors or just nothing more than part of Rent-a-Crowd hooligans? All they do is annoy people, they acheive Nothing, but then I suppose as most of them are Ignorant, ill-mannered Female and Male louts they would be incapable of writing an intelligent letter we can expect nothing more from them. Maybe instead of a simple Fine the Courts should really throw the book at them a send them to Prison for a couple of years with No paeole, No Rich Mummy and Daddy being able to hire expensive, corrupt lawyers to defend them and No Appeals.

Maybe the NSW government want to know how how or what their constituents think, unlike VIC. Never get anything back from them!!

Congratulations on your mighty pen. Alas most of my written matter has never received such admirable results, nonetheless, I am pleased to live where the pen is still mightier than the sword!

I belive in numbers, get as many people on your side with similar objectives to collectively and individual hammer home your concerns to whomever. Emails, Social Pages, etc to councillors, politicians and individuals.

Happy for you

I think this is a great idea!

!!!

I am a Google guide and am often leaving honest, truthful feedback and reviews about all types of businesses, parks, sports facilities, etc online. I have only had 1 business contact me to offer a full refund if i was to suggest ways for them to improve their business and for me to change my review. If i have a complaint, i always go straight to the person/business first to try and get it corrected, if they ignore my requests to talk, only then do i make a negative review or give negative feedback publicly.

Yes, you're optimism gives me some hope. Too bad I don't live where you do. People in charge here couldn't give a rats behind what you think as long as they get their way.

I also write mainly to politicians regarding animal welfare issues and they are very good at replying with their automated generic replies. Protests make a difference because when they disrupt traffic or daily life they get more notice. The protests that I have been on are always well planned and with permission to hold that protest. It’s a shame that we have to do these things in the first place but politicians especially and some industries never keep thei promises.

Good for you

In my school at Sacred Heart School in Newport Victoria 3015 we used to play AFL Football on Friday Afternoons .Michael

I sign petitions and write to my mp via email - the petitions usually get a more thought out response, mps just have auto responses

I write emails occasionaly, or send prewritten emails. All I get in automatic thankyou's or common emails everyone on the list get.

If the pen is mightier than the sword why do actions speak louder than words, personally, I take action if I feel wronged by never using the service or company again, I have walked out of jobs for wrongful accusations,i have stopped shopping at certain shops because of management changes, would I ever stoop to violence no, I've written letters before never had a reply, i once wrote a letter to the minister of housing here in sa because they were paying me to clean house that they were demolishing, that cost me my job ,

Peaceful civil disobedience can be a very effective form of protest in cases where there is political obstinace

The big black texta is mightier than them all ?!

the pen is mightier than the sword. pen and is, is not one word, Keith.

You arethe sensible one Paula civil and kind

I'm getting tired of the fight for the truth. Some days death seems like a good alternative.

Stay informed, that is the key and check your sources at all times.

I like your style.

'The pen is mightier than the sword is an expression (theory) indicating that written word is more effective than violence as a means of major social change or major political change. One, you can look at the history of USA and see that expression (theory) has never worked. Two, you can look at the history of any country on this planet and see that expression (theory) has never worked. Last, if you want major social change or major political change (in your lifetime) - YOU will need to operate on Machiavelli principles - unfortunately, every government on this planet operates on Machiavelli principles to stay in POWER.Edited 27-Mar-25 23:52pm

A way to be proactive. Good for you!

I'm all about expression! So do what you like as long as no one gets hurt.

I let sleeping dog lie

I've done it but usually when I'm angry so I don't get responses! Haha

It's no good keeping quiet we should speak up when these matters occur.

I agree totally with what you have said Paula, your way is the best way and they pay far more attention to what you say then the protesters.

there are extremes eg glue to road at other end complainers on social media both are a waste, Protest peacefully and disrupt sometimes like standing up against slaughter of unarmed humans eg Christians, Jews, Muslim atheist's in GAZA and Syria - sometime pen and paper DO NOT WORK, they are easy to ignore like re Gaza and Syria, sometimes we need to get out of our comfort zone and STAND publicly for what IS MORAL

As long as people protest peacefully, I do not mind if they do it in public as this can help raise awareness for issues.

THere's that old saying the pen is mightier and the sword!

I am sick of seeing the protest in the streets that cause so much trouble and a lot of attacks on people that dont deserve it its so wrong and they should be jailed for it

We as humans think of ourselves as intelligent. That is our first mistake and our last. Anything in between has been diabolicaly catastrophic

These people who glue them selves to the road to force the government should be charged and jailed. They even have expected the government to stop climate change. (The earth has been changing since it was formed). What they expect the government to do about this,

I have written letters on my behalf and also for others. Mainly to query bills/ fines. In this case providing documentation with clear and concise explanation is important. Many times I believe that so many issues can be resolved. Also many companys or legal pathways assume you will just pay because it is too difficult to respond in this manner. I always make cpys of everything I send,and always use registered mail. In doing this they have no recourse to say they have not received your query. I will also sign petitions that I feel warrant it. If there is something in my electorate I will contact my local member directly for discussion. And attend meetings at council. We recently had a local that tried to build onto public beach without permit. Essentially cordoning off a portion of beach for their person use. The locals banded together all wrote letters,emails sent photos and contacted the media. Council had to investigate once this was done and made him remove the building already in progress. I can't believe they weren't aware of what he was doing,or whether someone deliberately turned a blind eye. But public outcry and media attention made the difference.

I have often heard it said that the pen is mightier than the sword, however, I would not take a pen to a sword fight. It's a matter of perspective I suppose.

Now I get the message. I have emailed/texted a company telling them my Keurig coffee maker would not work, Sent me a brand new one. Found a piece of plastic wrap in a can of Beans, got a case of 12 sent to me. I took my 3 boys to eat at Ponderosa. Got home to find out I had only paid for 2 meals. Went back and asked for manager. He listened to me with my boys standing around listening. The following week he sent me 3 free meals for the four of us. I was a single Mom at the time. That was a lesson to my boys to be always honest and you will get rewarded .

I am wondering what is the discussion? What do you want us to say?

You Go, Girl! I'm right there with you! I've even had companies send me a prepaid container to return so they could analyse my complaint! And, I have received coupons worth $7, rendering a new item free, or FREE coupons themselves! And, like you said very well, sometimes things get changed for the better. So, bottom line, if you have a complaint about a product, email the company and let them know. You'd be surprised how accommodating some companies can be! I even emailed Dollar Tree letting them know the "heat was not working" in the Oak Harbor store, and it was colder inside than outside! Heater got repaired! ;-D

It's different, one voice cannot change anything or cannot be heard, even if you manage to be included in their contact list, you will not be able to express your point of view, yes you may have all the cakes and ice-creams, and Mingo with them, but with protest many voices speak louder. Actions together speak louder

The squeaky wheel gets the oil.

If you have something meaningful to add great, but there are so many busybodies around who just like to annoy others

I would rather take a pen & paper & write down what I need to say. If I am face to face with someone & I am trying to express what I need them to know, the words don't flow out as easy. When writing, I can take my time & do it at my own pace

I agree with your approach. When you have documentation of what you did and nothing happens, would you take further steps to make yourself heard such as going to social media outlets and saying that no one seems to be listening?

Sometimes correspondence does make a difference.

It sounds like you have a gift for knowing exactly what to say and who to say it too. It sounds like you're excellent at persuading as well as lots of people do not have that kind of luck getting through to people higher up.

... all because you are a civilised person and use common sense and acknowledged that "the pen is mightier than the sword" or let's really use our imagination and acknowledge how some people like to butcher the spoken word and "sword" we can pretend is an abbreviation of "swear-word".

No thsnkyou x

sounds good

that's great..

yes write

Yes, I also write out my feelings on issues.

I like hand writing

I am also one who writes letters and sends emails. I always get a reply. The only ones I didn't get a reply from were the top government official's office, but those were mostly sent in the form of attaching my name to a list or letter submitted by an organization. I'm sure the people who go to protests are doing what they feel gets more press. And they are likely correct. I'm afraid of any violence that may erupt. Both methods have their plusses and minuses.

Happy also for you but 99% do that and get nothing back . that is the way i see it MIKE

Cool

I am very happy for you.