As the country prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, thousands of protesters have gathered in Washington, D.C., for the People’s March. This major rally, expected to draw 50,000 participants, is a response to the policies and rhetoric of the incoming administration, particularly regarding what they say are women’s rights, immigration, and social justice that ends up being unjust. The march began at three separate locations in downtown D.C. and culminated at the Lincoln Memorial, where speakers addressed the crowd, emphasizing unity and resistance against perceived threats to civil liberties that are nothing more than political manipulation with perverse aspirations.
Crowd of thousands fills the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
A question of rights: why aren’t they demonstrating in Afghanistan?
Amid the fervor of the march, a poignant question arises: Why aren’t they protesting in Afghanistan? Is it because their rights are respected here? This investigation highlights the stark contrast between the freedoms they enjoy in the United States and the struggles faced by many people in Afghanistan, where women’s rights and basic freedoms are severely restricted under the Taliban regime, lending it a certain air of hypocrisy.
While protesters in Washington claim to stand up for their rights and the rights of others, the situation in Afghanistan remains desperate, with many citizens unable to voice their dissent without fear of retaliation. The absence of protests in Afghanistan does not indicate contentment, but rather a chilling reality where dissent is met with violence and oppression, but these people seem to be very much on board.
This juxtaposition serves as a reminder of the privileges many Americans take for granted, as well as the urgent need for global solidarity in the fight for human rights. As protesters chant for hypocritical change, they also shine a light on the struggles of those who cannot march freely in their own countries and do nothing about it.
The People’s March on Washington is just a protest against a new administration that does not violate their rights; it is a call to action for all who value freedom and equality before the law and the individual rights of man. As protesters raise their voices manipulated by the Democratic Communist Party, they must also remember those who cannot do so, advocating for a world where everyone can enjoy the rights and freedoms that many in the United States hold dear.