George Floyd was killed by the hands of 4 police officers in Minneapolis. Many people across the world were shocked and started protesting. Although the protesting was peaceful, they were breaching Covid-19 restriction rules by not social distancing. A lot of people also started looting and there were many riots.
Jacinda Ardern stated this morning that she'd like to think the aftermath of the Christchurch
terrorist attack demonstrated that as a nation if we see racism, hatred, or intolerance, that we
call it out.
terrorist attack demonstrated that as a nation if we see racism, hatred, or intolerance, that we
call it out.
The author of the article says they would stand with everyone else in being horrified by what we've seen but at the same time, we need to show that and express that solidarity in a way that makes sure we're looking after one another as well."
I think people should what they think is right, but at the same time think before they act. Peacefully protesting to end racism is right and I think it is necessary. But while protesting in current times, you are putting people in danger. Basically social distance while protesting.
I really like how put other people's perspectives into this writing but I also like how you put your perspective too.
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