But winding up there wouldn't be particularly jarring for Starhawk, who's been arrested at protests all over the world, including five days spent behind bars at the infamous World Trade Organization demonstrations in Seattle in 1999. The other things, like the hunger, the cold and the isolation, you can get used to. But the accumulation of little things can become very frustrating very fast. Starhawk tried to assuage some of the budding protesters' fears about being arrested and spending even a second behind bars. But in most cases, being arrested for civil disobedience at a protest won't really impact your life.
Some people have no inclination to spend any time in prison - and that's a very healthy attitude.
There are many courageous people who don't go to prison. Click here to recommend this story to a friend. The contents of this website are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved and commercial use is prohibited. To make use of this material you must first obtain the permission of the owner of the copyright.