And sometimes victory comes unexpectedly.
There was another unpredictable event that actually worked out for the best. Back in the 1980s, there were protests over nuclear cruise missiles at Greenham Common in the UK, which didn’t really work. However, in light of this unrest, the government was forced into saying that they deployed the missiles because of the Soviet Union. However, then perestroika happened and the issue was resolved. Now Greenham Common is a public parkland.
And, yet, sometimes, a victory is set in stone, but it doesn’t come when we want it. Those in power might be set in their ways—too much, in fact—but once a new generation steps up, with a different and maybe more open way of thinking, who understands where the protesters are coming from.
Ultimately, protests are organized because change is necessary. Everyone deserves to live in a society where people are treated equally, with dignity and everyone has the opportunities to live their dreams. Structural inequality has no place in modern day societies.
We’d love to hear from you. What annoying everyday thing would you protest against if you had a piece of cardboard and a free afternoon? Share your ideas, takes, and stories in the comment section below!
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