This was written at a writer’s workshop this weekend where the prompt was simply the word “Protest.” I am hoping to start getting into some creative writing and I am going to try to use prompts until I can get it together to come up with something original!
There are a great many things that deserve protest or civil disobedience. I know the issues close to my heart. Lately there have been a great many things that I would love to lend my voice to. I am proud of those who are active in speaking out for the “little guy.” I wish I had the nerve or the luxury of being so active. There is a certain amount of investment associated with protesting, with standing up for those who do not have a voice. This is an investment I am not sure I can afford.
I have always thought it would have been great to have lived during the late 60′s, to be active politically and to have participated in the making of changes in or nation that took place so long ago. I have always felt a little like I was born too late, in the wrong time. I feel strongly that people should have the right to speak “Truth to Power.” Freedom of speech is something we should all be grateful for, it is something we as Americans take for granted.
Now, I just have to figure out how to really want to protect or support those freedoms for the folks whose opinions are contrary to mine. In those cases I have a hard time not thinking that tear gas, or duct tape might be a better response. I like to say that Freedom of Speech applies to everyone. It sounds nice doesn’t it? In reality, most of the time I think if you disagree with me you ought to just shuush.
There I said it.
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