#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.
35,000 Protest Against Cuts in Manchester as Conservative Party Conference Kicks Off
- Sunday, 02 October 2011
Over 35,000 people attended an anti-cuts march in Manchester, protesting government cuts and tax avoidance. The march was organized by the TUC to coincide with the Conservative Party conference. Protesters called for extra spending to encourage growth and for tax avoidance to be tackled. Some protesters from the Occupy group staged a sit-in in Albert Square while others attempted to break into the Bridgewater Hall. There were no arrests made during the march, but one woman was treated for head injuries after falling during the event.
