Yes. History demonstrates that protests do have an impact and can lead to meaningful change.
Those from lower economic classes are taught “Keep your heads down.” Avoid becoming targets for those that might do harm. That's hard to ignore and to overcome.
When core rights are under attack, let's lift our gaze, face our attackers directly and stand up. Not cower and hide but stand up and demonstrate to all that which we hold as right and just.
Many may say “I can vote and that's my voice.” But our right to vote and to
have it be counted and meaningful is under extreme attack throughout the US.
When we demonstrate, in support of Y or against X, we demonstrate our conviction to the world. Cowering neighbors may realize they are not alone.
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As citizens, most of us do not have great power or influence. We have our bodies and voices. If we fail to use those towards defense of democracy, then we submit to the whims of bullies.
Gary Townsend
Sahuarita
Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star.
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