Some petitioners would not have wanted to sign anything with abusive language in it.
It would be a big deal for many obedient types to sign this protest and put their names out there and jeopardise their chances of public service jobs or getting government contracts.
Shows a significant level of desperation.
As you say TPTB are pushing their agenda too hard.
Sometimes just knowing that there is a petition can change the behaviour of those being petitioned.
Some petitioners would not have wanted to sign anything with abusive language in it.
It would be a big deal for many obedient types to sign this protest and put their names out there and jeopardise their chances of public service jobs or getting government contracts.
Shows a significant level of desperation.
As you say TPTB are pushing their agenda too hard.
Sometimes just knowing that there is a petition can change the behaviour of those being petitioned.
Good points.