By: Sabrina Martinez, Alexandra Martinez
Posted: September 5, 2017 On August 12th, 2017, a violent riot broke out in Charlottesville, Virginia. This caused protests to break out nation wide. Protesting for one's own beliefs has always been a way of standing one’s ground. The real question about them is, how do protests work and are they effective? The protesters gathered at Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, Virginia. They were quickly met with counter-protesters, which escalated into violence between the two groups. This prompted Charlottesville police and Virginia State Troopers to gear up in riot gear, however, they just watched the whole ordeal. Shortly after, more riots and protests appeared in other areas, such as New York, California, Washington, and Florida. Any protest can rapidly become a riot. This is because the scene of a protest is intense: people chanting, others screaming, and the counter-protesters add to the chaos. Although things can become hectic, the act of protesting brings issues to the surface, and can sometimes cause changes. Kimberly Zamora, grade 12, explained that the right to protest was a constitutional right, however, it must remain peaceful. “Protests shouldn't be a worry depending on the subject or matter, and of course if it remains peaceful.” She continued, “I do think that protests work when done right, but once they become violent no one should be obligated to listen to it.” All things considered, protests can be an effective way of proving one's beliefs. They help bring out the issues society sees, and helps fix those problems. They can be effective but will not cause any harm to anyone, unless they are involved somehow. As long as protesters stand peacefully and try to prove their point without violence, there should be no worries.
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