Catalyst Letter to the Editor—Protest Shortcomings A Cause for Reflection
By Benedict Wright
Despite good intentions and powerful voices, the climate strike held on Friday, Dec. 6 was a frustrating disappointment. After a positive and moving experience at the strike in September, I was excited and motivated to join with my peers and other members of the community to make our voices heard at Colorado Springs City Hall. However, I soon felt that this protest lacked the energy and solidarity that made the earlier one successful. Certainly, there were some positive elements. It was encouraging to see young and passionate activists finding their voices and speaking truth to power. The speakers were right to call out the apathy, corruption, and environmental racism that has fueled and continues to fuel the climate crisis. They were right to call for unified action in the face of powers that seek to divide and silence us.