The right to protest

     Hello everyone. This week has been very strange because it has not been classes at the University. Students have organized marches and protests to discuss new proposals to improve education, as we think that everyone should have the same opportunities to choose the University and the career that we really like.

Usually, every year there is a "stoppage" at my University, which works with days for reflection (making assemblies) and "agitational activities" (which involves people to make propaganda posters to use in the protest).

       I think protesting is more than a right: is a duty. Many social changes have been made ​​with the pressure of citizens through massive protests. Personally I have never attended these protests, but I consider them absolutely valid and effective as open a dialogue with the authorities. On the other hand, working together helps to spread tolerance among people. This allows people to learn to share their views and respect the opinions of the others. For example, the controversial project Hydroaysén producing several channels of discussion. We heard many environmentalists and many businesses. Through these opinions became public, ordinary people was able find out, and they were able form their own opinions.

The "bad side" that often disappoints me is the problem with the violence generated at the end of the protests. Many times, few people end up ruining these marches when they destroy public places, triggering a wave of violence between civilians and police. The repression is another factor that I dislike about the marches. Sometimes, just to impose order and power, the police hamper legitimate act of opinion and democratic demonstration.

     I admire the people who go out to the streets to fight for the rights of others. I would like to be more active, but I think democracy has become less interesting… I mean, we're always hearing rumors about corruption of politicians… maybe this situation has caused some of us feel disenchanted with politics.

The only bad thing in this whole discussion it is: in this country the money seems to be matter much more important than people's opinions L

     Anyway, it is the saying "who doesn't cry, doesn' t suck". LOL