ithelpstodream: ithelpstodream: ithelpstodream: Freedom of speech and the right to demonstrate are f
ithelpstodream: ithelpstodream: ithelpstodream: Freedom of speech and the right to demonstrate are fundamental rights. Throughout the Netherlands the safety of activists could not be guaranteed and they were restricted in their freedom of speech. Some protestors were physically attacked and the police let their assailants go. Other protestors were bombarded with fireworks, apples, eggs and beer as the police stood by and watched. The Dutch House Representatives refuses to collectively acknowledge the racism of the counterprotestors, denounce their actions and actively make sure activists can safely practise their freedom of speech and right to demonstrate. Please sign this petition if you believe that they should! http://chng.it/Rg8KGbnrjN For those who asked, this is what Black Pete looks like. Yes, those are white people. please reblog far and wide -- source link