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English 100
07/16/18
Protest in Relations to Change
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changes. In the campaign, protests play a significant role in the ability of the ordinary citizens
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could not keep her mouth shut, but she had to her complaints known, mostly in the president's
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policies. The report states that “From marching and demonstrating to flooding Capitol Hill
switchboards with phone calls, many Americans are voicing strident opposition...." There have
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Additionally, the group is clearly stating the purpose of their protest. They are protesting
against discrimination which is a factor that affects many people. Also, they are not happy about
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Donald trump's responses and his policies. There was an NFL player who was shot during a
police shooting; however trumps response was that," the players should be fired and urged fans to
boycott NFL games. Some of the Americans were in support of the player as they claim that he
had a right to protests. In all this, the protest groups can convey their grievances thus making
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them known to fulfill the mission of their acts.
However, protesting sometimes is not the best method to use to make changes in the
society. Organizing a protest is an expensive affair. It requires a lot of capital and energy to make
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changes. In the case of the player, some of the Americans, “believe the players were
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disrespectful of national symbols such as the flag and the anthem.” This act creates negative
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distraction and unity. Additionally, other peaceful platforms can bring change in the society.
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Protests can change from peaceful to violent thus causing injuries and deaths of some of the
Protestants. There are many instances that people have died due to violence from the police or
even due to stampede. The article claims that “alleged police brutality and the removal of
Confederate monuments have aroused mass protests, some violent." If the protest could be
avoided many lives could be saved and change brought forth by other peaceful means.
In conclusion, I believe that citizen protests can bring effective change in the society.
There has been evidence of such changes in the past, as many laws have been formed and altered
because of the protest. Also, when the group states its primary purpose or message in the protest,
this can make the society join hands in forming this changes that are crucial. However, it is also
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original article (paraphrases, quotes, etc.) and
explained each reference.
Used strong, relevant key supporting points (that
are organized clearly)
Clear topic sentence that connects to thesis.
Used several key supporting points (both major
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examples, quotes and paraphrase)
Clearly indicated which parts of essay were from
original article (paraphrases, quotes, etc.) and
explained each reference.
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