Class 9d had a very interesting discussion about why we should demonstrate peacefully...
Respect, tolerance and empathy: The importance of peaceful demonstrations
After the the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Afro-American, protesters have demonstrated against racism worldwide. Some of these demonstrations, however, ended with violence and destruction. Class 9d and their English teacher had a very interesting discussion about these demonstrations and collected arguments why we should demonstrate peacefully.
So this is what the 9d has to say:
What is the message if you use violence? violence show you do not have any arguments this would mean a protest with violence against violence violence is against human rights, it is not democratic violence is never the right way people would not want to demonstrate because they would be afraid you can't control the situation violence makes everything worse, you do not achieve anything violence offers the chance to repeat this catastrophy violence creates hate stores which are looted can go bankrupt
| What is the message if you remain peaceful? a peaceful demonstration shows that you feel with the family with a peaceful demonstration we show that we take the topic seriously we show that we are morally educated, it is a sign of civilization, a symbol of respect, you appreciate life we show that people care about each other people believe you if you remain peaceful the message is we don't want more trouble but equality and happy lives and nobdy should feel surpressed you show that you are right, respectful, tolerant, you show empathy with peaceful demonstrations we show that victims of racism have a voice peace shows moral and charity
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