Protest happens when people aren’t happy with the way things are. When I came into class I was aware of various forms of protest such as boycotts, marches and riots. I still think that protest has to have a cause and can come in all sizes and forms. One thing that I learned in class is that protest is in the eye of the beholder. What is protest to one person may not be to another. For example let’s take The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. One person may take a joke as nothing more than comic relief, whereas others may find it a reason to change ways. By watching the clips of Jon Stewart I also realized that sometimes protest can be indirect rather than deliberate. Stewart has repeatedly claimed that all he wants to do is entertain people rather than rile them up. However he can’t deny the fact that many people use him as a legit news show. Some people may interpret what he says in more than just a comical sense. Some times protest can cause protest. An example of this would be Ann Coulter or Michael Moore. Both spark much controversy because of their radical views. This may lead people to boycott the books and movies respectively, itself a form of protest. Protest for the same cause can come in many forms. For example some people who protest abortion may choose to do so in a reserved way. Some people on the other hand may choose to do so in a chaotic manner. I would also like to say it has been a fun semester with you guys. Good luck to all of you!
Carpe Diem
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