Aldo Pena
Should Protesting continue to happen during the Covid-19 Pandemic? I believe that even during this pandemic the people should still be able to protest. Change is very much needed in society to protect the lives of those around us. Currently there are two pandemics, Covid-19 and the police force itself. The amount of unlawful abuse they have been causing is sad. No matter what Protesting is needed to lift our voices so that those in power can hear.
Society has been dealing with many past altercations between cops and blacks that have sadly ended in tragedy. Recently with the death of George Floyd those who have witnessed all these incidents have grown sick and tired of these killings. Not only have we been dealing with the police but also racist groups such as the KKK and those who wave around the confederate flag. This is a problem because it is very hard to get rid of these groups, especially when the government is ignoring how hateful there are towards the black community. It is also difficult for people to understand that those who are protesting during a pandemic who are being called “Crazy” are actually just sick and tired of the violence. I believe that there should be more awareness on the issue because it is something that needs to be addressed by not only the media but the government as well.
When it comes to how Covid-19 has affected those who are protesting in the United States, there are a lot of ups and downs. Thanks to the protests many people are being brought to justice and laws have been passed to protect the people such as the new law that bans choke holds from being done by police. Even though it might now sound like a lot it’s good to see that we are doing some progress. But since more people have been avoiding social distancing to attend the protest the cases in Covid-19 have been increasing drastically along with the hospitalization rates. It’s hard to imagine that People like George Floyd would have received justice if it wasn’t for the protest.
I understand there are those who don’t come out to protest because they believe that the protest won’t solve anything or will be a waste of time. But, if you’re not willing to stand up for what’s right and fight for it, then you’re not going to get anywhere. It’s important to know that we have the power to change things as long as we stand up together. It’s also important to realize that we can make changes in our own lives by changing how we think and act. This is why I’m so passionate about protesting during a pandemic. It is a great way to show people that we care about them and their well being.
In conclusion, protest should continue to go on despite the Covid-19 pandemic. It is important that we all take a stand and fight for what we believe in. It is also important that we all have a voice and be heard and not just ignored. I think that this is an important issue because it shows how much people care about their rights and how they are being treated.
