Recent incidents of protests and vandalism across the world in educational campuses, and the numerous rallies, hate speeches, social media posts, and interviews provide ample evidence to support this view.
Obviously, they are not the only ones who stand for justice, yet they take the law into their hands and indulge in activities that put their own community and people’s lives at risk, in addition to damaging public and commercial properties.
They may have justifications for expressing their anger and disapproval but arson, riots, vandalism, and taking lives are not the means of achieving their objectives. If they feel that is the only way to draw attention, then they are sadly mistaken. The public’s ire turns against them, and they become groups that do not attract any sympathy for their causes, however just they may be.
Gen Z has the power to change corrupt and people-unfriendly governments, and they must use it properly for the right cause. Gen Z could do wonders in science and scientific innovations when they channelise their focus and knowledge.
THE PULSE by Sivakumar Gopal 