As I type, various organisations are on the streets of Sydney protesting, and while I am aligned in some of the causes (alleviating poverty; climate change and increasing foreign aid); my fear (perhaps expectation) is that a massive disservice will be done by a few, for many.
Convincing people takes more than witty slogans; and rests in the power of argument, though a peaceful protest will leave an impression. Though this said; it is hard, frustrating, and disenfranchising, when you feel your voice is ignored by those in power.
Anyway, I hope that I'm proved wrong; and that the voices of many are heard, and not distorted by the actions of a few.
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