MyEnviroMind

The news headlines on Sunday the 14th June, 2020. Violence and "thuggery" has broken out overnight as far-right "counter-protestors" clashed with police. Meanwhile, #BlackLivesMatter (BLM) protests continue to be largely peaceful throughout the UK, abiding by the principles of civil disobedience.  I'm just going to say it clear and outright - there is no place for the violent behaviour carried out by these self-proclaimed “statue defenders.” Quite frankly, I am ashamed to associate myself with those who raged and pelted and “defended” the colonial histories I share with them as a British citizen. Rather than being defended, Britain's colonial legacy must be acknowledged, taught in schools and countered. Consequently, I will not give ‘counter-protests’ any more acknowledgement in my blog. However, if any individuals from these protests would like to come forward and peacefully discuss their opinions with me, I will gladly engage and try to seek more of a mutu