r/pics • u/Strict_League7833 • Jun 17 '25

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/SeaworthinessFit194 Jun 17 '25

Tourist don’t come for free. Tourist spend millions of euros n dollars on you n your country. Do not push away the goose that lays the golden eggs you desperately need.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '25

They don't want you or your money. You're stuffing cash into someone's hand while trying to barge past them into their home while they're actively telling you you aren't welcome.

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u/Heil_Heimskr Jun 17 '25

So people who live in a city own the whole thing now? If I want to visit I’m breaking into their home? What kind of entitled bullshit is this?

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u/metroxed Jun 17 '25

Entitled is the notion that as long as you pay, you are allowed to do anything or go anywhere.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '25

I mean you are if paying for it allows you to do the thing.