http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/01/world/asia/hong-kong-protest-joshua-wong-hunger-strike/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
Recently in Hong Kong, student protest leader Joshua Wong, along with two other student demonstrators, have begun a hunger strike to demand discussions with Hong Kong's leaders over political reform for the city. Protestors are attempting to get the government to hold open ellections for Hong Kong's chief executive in 2017, a right that we here in the USA are fortunate enough to have. The movement's attempts have become fractured and lost momentum in the news, both local and international, so it comes as no surprise that protestors had to turn to more desperate measures. What is truly distinguishes this event is the fact that Joshua Wong is only 18. Amongst him are many other young people willing to risk their budding lives for a chance at reform.
Its very remarkable that the protestors are so young, some even my age, and it gets me thinking about the things I would like to see changed in this world. At times I doubt if I would even have the courage to fight for what I believe in, but stories like this inspire me. These protestors don't even have the basic freedoms that we have as US citizens, yet they are braver than myself at my own age. Looking at US history, reform has never been easy, there has always been a fight involved. It has become clearer to me that if I want to see change, i have to fight for it. If I don't, then how can I expect someone else to?
Seeing how it is younger groups of people on these protests makes it more clear how starvation and poverty are seriously affecting the newer generations.
ReplyDeleteFroy made a valid point in his blog: change in society only comes when people find the courage to stand for what is right. And those challenging the status quo are usually younger generation: perhaps I should be fighting more for what I find wrong in our society.
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