Demo-lition Placards: Protests Against the Education Cuts, London, 10/11/10

Any theory must always require a physical manifestation.  At some point, the theory needs to be put into practice, words into action.  I was proud to march against in the proposed education cuts by this government, to put my beliefs into physical form.  And I really believe this is necessary.  If one person to invests time and action, we can witness the effect of something more purposeful than words.  And from this we can be inspired to do, to emulate, to better what we have witnessed.  Actions always speak louder than words.  Actions provide inspiration.

I decided to create two placards, “In Two Years I Wouldn’t Be Able to Afford My Degree” and “To Cut My Education, To Fund My Ignorance”, to display on the protest march.  My friend and fellow protester and I proudly walked under symbols of what we believe to be right, we proudly showed our feelings about the proposed education cuts.  Despite the violent scenes at the Millbank Centre that marred the otherwise peaceful and purposeful protest, I still believe in our cause.  We cannot let the actions of a few decide the fate of many.  Actions speak louder than words, and nearly all the protesters marched peacefully with no hostility either towards the police, symbols of the power of the state, or aggression towards the buildings of an establishment that threatens the education of this country’s citizens.  We were right to march.  I let my actions define me.