It’s been all over the news, protests about China’s human rights record. All focus is on the Olympic Torch that will eventually make it’s way to Beijing.
Protesters have been vocal and physical in getting their point across. One gentleman even lunged at the torch, which scared the tiny female torch carrier to death (not literally). On Sydney radio one Australian protester said that they would do whatever it takes to get their message across. What this entails I guess we will have to wait and see when the torch touches down in Canberra.
No doubt there will be complaints of police brutality and how it was just a peaceful protest. The only way for it to be a peaceful protest is for protesters to stay clear of the torch. It’s obviously going to well protected by various authorities, and if someone dare come too close then they will be hurt. Common sense really.
But because protesters continue to act so erratically I usually end up not caring about their cause no matter how important it may be. If I don’t know much about the issue, such as what is happening in Tibet, I am not motivated to learn more about it due to the images of protesters’ ridiculous antics.
Here’s to a truly peaceful protest and then maybe a change in attitude.
Protesters have been vocal and physical in getting their point across. One gentleman even lunged at the torch, which scared the tiny female torch carrier to death (not literally). On Sydney radio one Australian protester said that they would do whatever it takes to get their message across. What this entails I guess we will have to wait and see when the torch touches down in Canberra.
No doubt there will be complaints of police brutality and how it was just a peaceful protest. The only way for it to be a peaceful protest is for protesters to stay clear of the torch. It’s obviously going to well protected by various authorities, and if someone dare come too close then they will be hurt. Common sense really.
But because protesters continue to act so erratically I usually end up not caring about their cause no matter how important it may be. If I don’t know much about the issue, such as what is happening in Tibet, I am not motivated to learn more about it due to the images of protesters’ ridiculous antics.
Here’s to a truly peaceful protest and then maybe a change in attitude.
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