Merriam-Webster defines the word "protest" as "the act of objecting or a gesture of disapproval, a complaint, objection, or display of unwillingness usually to an idea or a course of action." One thing that I have noticed this semester, especially since the Chilean students started their semester in March, is how involved with and passionate they are about what they believe. As Lauren discussed in her post, there were several marches, protests and demonstrations in Santiago last week in commemoration of The Day of the Young Combatant. I think it is quite remarkable that so many students (our age) are so convicted and concerned about their education that they are willing to face police forces and tear gas to show their objection to the current system. We were instructed to not travel across Santiago after 10 am on Friday (The Day of the Young Combatant) because the protests often become violent, and it would not be safe for us to be anywhere near them. Although, I do wish that these protests and marches could be peaceful demonstrations without the tear gas and danger, I have great respect for the young people of Chile for boldly taking a stand for their beliefs and their rights. I do not know many young people in the United States that would do the same.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Display of Unwillingness
by Anna McRay
Merriam-Webster defines the word "protest" as "the act of objecting or a gesture of disapproval, a complaint, objection, or display of unwillingness usually to an idea or a course of action." One thing that I have noticed this semester, especially since the Chilean students started their semester in March, is how involved with and passionate they are about what they believe. As Lauren discussed in her post, there were several marches, protests and demonstrations in Santiago last week in commemoration of The Day of the Young Combatant. I think it is quite remarkable that so many students (our age) are so convicted and concerned about their education that they are willing to face police forces and tear gas to show their objection to the current system. We were instructed to not travel across Santiago after 10 am on Friday (The Day of the Young Combatant) because the protests often become violent, and it would not be safe for us to be anywhere near them. Although, I do wish that these protests and marches could be peaceful demonstrations without the tear gas and danger, I have great respect for the young people of Chile for boldly taking a stand for their beliefs and their rights. I do not know many young people in the United States that would do the same.
Merriam-Webster defines the word "protest" as "the act of objecting or a gesture of disapproval, a complaint, objection, or display of unwillingness usually to an idea or a course of action." One thing that I have noticed this semester, especially since the Chilean students started their semester in March, is how involved with and passionate they are about what they believe. As Lauren discussed in her post, there were several marches, protests and demonstrations in Santiago last week in commemoration of The Day of the Young Combatant. I think it is quite remarkable that so many students (our age) are so convicted and concerned about their education that they are willing to face police forces and tear gas to show their objection to the current system. We were instructed to not travel across Santiago after 10 am on Friday (The Day of the Young Combatant) because the protests often become violent, and it would not be safe for us to be anywhere near them. Although, I do wish that these protests and marches could be peaceful demonstrations without the tear gas and danger, I have great respect for the young people of Chile for boldly taking a stand for their beliefs and their rights. I do not know many young people in the United States that would do the same.
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