#Protest
When Bad Policies Meet Loud Opinions
#Protest
When Bad Policies Meet Loud Opinions
No one planned on becoming a protester, yet here they were—thousands of frustrated citizens marching through the streets, waving signs like “If I wanted this much nonsense, I’d watch reality TV.” The government really thought they could pass this absurd policy without consequences? Not today. Among the crowd, someone in a banana suit chanted passionately, though it was unclear if they were protesting the policy or just really upset about the state of public WiFi. Either way, democracy was alive, mildly chaotic, and strangely entertaining.
Leeds Children's Heart Unit Campaigners Hold Protest Against Possible Closure
- Thursday, 22 September 2011
Campaigners against the possible closure of a children's heart surgery unit at Leeds General Infirmary held a protest, fearing that patients would have to travel long distances for treatment and potentially cost lives. Protesters formed a giant broken heart shape to highlight the risk to the unit, which is included in only one option being considered by an independent NHS review. The campaigners claim they have support from over 600,000 people who signed their petition, cross-party support from MPs, and backing from all Yorkshire councils.
