This video really surprised me because, in my opinion, Hong Kong is a very peaceful place. I have been to there when I am younger and it was an amazing place. However, after watching the video I couldn’t believe what I’ve seen, the police and fighting with the protesters and the streets are all messy. In this case, it’s hard to say who is wrong or right because different ages of people have different opinions on politics, especially in China the governments are very strict with laws. In my opinion, I think the protesters shouldn’t do this because as the video mentioned they are only teens, their thinkings are not mature yet; what they are doing will cause mass panic.
"Dad, I am a bad son because I left you so early before this Trouble."A young man wrote in his farewell book. Of the Hong Kong government, there was a conflict between the protesters and the police. Protesters may be killed in conflict with the police. In the video, only the 24 years old protesters are writing farewell letters to their parents, maybe someday they don't return. These record the emotional goodbye of the protester who is in danger of death because of their faith. I am very sad, because this thing happened in July last year, and it is in my country. There are many different positions of atrocities in Hong Kong. This video describes the story from the perspective of the protesters. I don’t know which side I should support, but all I can do is hope that both can reconcile，stop the fighting. This topic is too sensitive, so I shouldn't have any opinion on this matter. I hope the Chinese government can solve it quickly. I'm happy that this thing is passed, and now there not much impact. I hope that similar things will not happen in the future.
I don't believe anyone should ever have to risk their lives for what they want. But people in Hong Kong including people as young as 17 and 18 are writing notes to their families in case they don't come home. This is so sad to me, just because their government isn't listening to the people they have to move on to protests. I don't think the government should be allowed to go out in the streets and beat or even kill these people. But I don't believe in violent protests either. I believe there is a way to get your word across without violence. But if the peaceful protest isn't doing anything I don't blame them for feeling so angry and have such hatred towards the government that they would want to start throwing fire at it.
this film captures how young adults and teens are risking their lives for the government and issues that they did not create yet they must fight to resolve them but they are barely getting anywhere. what made this film feel very real and heartbreaking was when the boy started reading his own letter and started crying while looking over is own words. it is very hard for these teenagers and young adults to leave their friends and family knowing they may never come back and see them again, i know i would not be able to leave my friends and family to fight for the wrong doings of other people and their mistakes
My life experience is similar to the film because just like the individuals in this film I love to stand up to what I believe in and my opinion, sometimes I’m afraid of the outcome but I know its for a good reason.
This film reminds me of the protests African Americans did in march with Martin Luther King because both are fighting for equality their fighting for change.
This short film was greatly impactful and effective in sending a message to an audience who cannot relate to the struggles that the citizens of Hong Kong are facing against their opressive government. It makes viewers from America realize how grateful they should be for not having to choose between staying safe for their family and sacrificing their life to improve the government for future generations to come. Writing a goodbye letter should never come from a child to their parent. The courage of the current generation in Hong Kong is also extremely commendable, for many would never even contemplate the idea of risking their lives. The video truly gives a different perspective of the struggles of everyday life in opressive countries.
This film has an interesting perspective. Instead of interviewing government officials on their views of the protest, the film shares the views on how they feel. Protesters are often portrayed as reckless criminals who don't abide by the laws and norms of society. But, this film shows a different side of protesters. It shows how protesters are people who are scared for their lives but still feel the need to risk their safety to fight the wrongs in society and the government. It shows that fighting for what is right and suffering the consequences is hard but still important and better than just blindly following the rules.
@Ashley, And I feel like anyone if denied basic rights would protest and may even violently protest. I know that if my government treated me terribly and made me do things I didn't want to do or were going to pass terrible laws I know for a fact I would be out there protesting. And I know a lot of people that would risk their lives to set things right. Protestors are still people with lives and I don't see why anyone wouldn't see that.
While watching this short film, I was extremely moved by how conscientious the protesters are. I consistently see headlines about Hong Kong protesters getting beaten and tear-gassed and sometimes killed by the police but due to the nature of the articles, I am usually unable to bring myself to really pay attention to the terrible things that are happening in Hong Kong right now. After watching this film, I think I've had a slight mindset change and gained new perspective. While I worry about doing well in school, students my age from Hong Kong are giving themselves up for the overall good of their territory and for future generations. It is unbelievable how brave and selfless are these protesters that they are willing to look death in the eye to help others.
This film is so impactful in how it demonstrates how terrible the situation in Hong Kong truly is. Prior to watching this, I thought the situation merely entailed some revolts or fights at one point to another, but now I realize it is a massive fight for the freedom of all the Hong Kong Citizens due to the overpowering and controlling government. I am very astonished yet full of admiration for how all of the citizens are standing up for their beliefs and freedoms and a people. As a whole, this film is very well put together in order to show a single man's experiences and to what extent they are risking our lives and how dangerous every single day is, as shown by how they write letters for their loved ones.
This film captures the essence of the true nature of the protests that are going on in Hong Kong. Many people think that these protests are for silly reasons, when in reality the people of Hong Kong are standing up and fighting against the takeover of an oppressive government force. It reminds me of the American Revolution against Britain, how colonial Americans stood up for what they believed in and fought against the British, an oppressive force. I also think that the Hong Kong protesters take a lot of inspiration from the American Revolution by seeing that it does and can work. However, while I do think it is great what they are doing, I can't help but feel sad about how conflicted many protesters are, thinking that one day of protesting could end up being the last day of their life and lose everything, like their families or other loved ones. When they protest, the risk a lot just to have their voice heard, which makes the protests even more respectable
I find it intriguing how there are many issues around the world that we are oblivious to an insulated from. We often take our privileges for granted, such as government stability and our rights. However, in Hong Kong there is a level of public unrest and chaos that has not existed for a long time in the United States. The short film uses a strong element of pathos by showing the accounts of multiple people and their ‘Final Goodbyes.’ It is interesting to see how strongly the citizens of Hong Kong feel about their political views and how far they are willing to go to fight for them.
I found this film very interesting and i felt for the people that participated in these protests. Someone has to be extremely brave to risks their lives to fight for what they believe in. And in the film he doesn't only talk about fighting for this generation, but for the future generations. I also noted that police and other government officials were killing, and beating protesters, this is not something that commonly happens here in America. It gives viewers an inside look on how different our struggles are compared to other countries such as Hong Kong.
This film is bizarre to me because normally you would see people just cave into the rules. But, to see them fight for it knowing they could die and that they could go to jail. I feel as though you have to fight for what you want no matter what but in this situation im not sure most people will fight because i know i wouldn't especially if i know my life is at risk. In the U.S. i feel that we are obligated to support a pro-democracy government because we have the same type of government which gives everyone an opinion and stops us from ending up like the people in the video. I feel like i can relate to the aspect that you have to fight for what you want no matter what it is.
A connection between this film and my personal life experiences is when thousands of people were protesting in airports around the U.S. nationwide because of Trump's travel ban. This reminds of that because thousands of people were protesting and shutting down airports across the country from california to new york. I think the citizens fighting in hong kong are extremely brave considering they know what they are doing and the sacrifices they are making. I would not be as brave as they are, The only reason i would risk my life animal experimentation and animal cruelty. I would risk my life for this because I have multiple dogs and I don't know what I would do if they were experimented on or treated cruelly. I think animal experimentation is morally wrong no matter the reason. Animals deserve to live life just like us and should not have to deal with these wounds, physical and mental, for the rest of their lives.
This truly shows the severity of the protests that are currently going on in Hong Kong. So many young people are afraid of the government, that they are forced to make their voices heard in the only way they seem possible. Through protest. It is horrific to know that these students are in so much danger that they feel the need to write a goodbye letter to their parents. No child should ever feel the need to write a goodbye letter to their parents. But, these people feel that they are fighting for a cause that they strongly believe in. They hope that their voices will be loud enough to reach the government.
In the Film Club video titled "I'm Worried that I Will Die" Hong Kong Protestor's Last Letters, it covers the topic of risking your life in order to make a change in your society. It shows many young people in Hong Kong reading their last message for their loved ones. One part that stood out to me was when the young man was reading his letter to his parents saying sorry for leaving so early and to take care when he is gone. This part caught my attention because it shows the real risks of these protests. It shows that these people are really going out to protest and are expecting to die. I could not imagine myself participating in a dangerous protest that I have a chance of being injured or killed, but if I was to protest it would have to be for something that I would be miserable without like my right to live freely and pursue happiness.
The video "I'm Worried That I will Die: Hong Kong Protesters Write Final Goodbyes" the people from Hong Kong are fighting and protesting and risking their lives so that they can fight against the things that they think are unright on unlawful in there country. I agree with the things that the protesters are doing. I also think that I would go to the same lengths that the protesters in Hong Kong are going to so that problems in my area can be fixed when no one has really tried to fix them. There are many problems in the world that need to be fixed that people need to go to great lengths to fix and make sure that these problems don't continue anywhere else.Things like racism, sexism, human trafficking are very big problems that we should make sure are gone and that no one has to suffer because decisions that other people make and because people don't agree with eachother.
In the film “I’m Worried That I Will Die:’ Hong Kong Protesters Write Final Goodbyes” something that stood out to me was how determined everyone was. They were all saying sorry to their loved ones, but still went to protest because of how much it meant to them. I feel like there are many things I would be willing to fight for even at the risk of being injured or dying. I would fight for my rights because they are rightfully ours and no one should be able to take them away from us. I would also fight for my family and friends, they mean the world to me and I would rather be by their side helping them fight then stand by and watch. I would also fight against human trafficking. I strongly believe that human trafficking has to stop. It’s terrifying how this happens not only to adults but also innocent little children.
The thing that stands out most to me about this mini-film is the small but meaningful part when he is sitting on the stairs, reading his own words while crying. During this shot, he mentions that he, a twenty-four year old, is an adult compared to the seventeen/eighteen year olds also protesting in the streets. This simple fact blew my mind. My friends, my cousins, and the people in my classes are all that age or around that age. Trying to comprehend them on the streets, risking their lives for issues they didn’t start but will ultimately affect them, is absolutely shocking.
From a different perspective, it also shows the might and determination of this younger generation. Usually when the topic of young people protesting is broached, it is based around protests in America or Europe, but it is refreshing to see that in other parts of the world Gen Z is also rising up and using their voice. This generation will not fall to complacency, whether it is here or in Hong Kong.
Additionally, contemplating what these people actually go through on a daily basis is troubling as well. It is easy to watch a three minute video and think you know the truth to an issue, but the parts that are not shown on the screen are also just as traumatic. After watching this, I want to learn more about the issue and research if there are other, longer documentaries capturing it.
2/2 While this one is powerful, there are still many details and perspectives left out of it that I would like to evaluate. Having another outlet explain it would also further eliminate bias.
It's devasting to watch a film centered on young adults and teenagers of society risking their lives to fight for something they are strongly against and find justice against the government. What a crazy world we live in, where the young people have to take to the streets to solve problems instead of government officials doing their job. One of the many things I am willing to fight or even die for is to destroy human trafficking. It is a very strong subject for me because women and girls like me could at any moment be forced into this horrid business. In the society we live in women are treated horribly and most of the time human trafficking goes unnoticed because it does not seem to happen to men, the 'dominant' and entitled gender, as often. Yes, the United States has plenty of their own domestic issues but it would be incredibly inhumane to just sit back protected in a bubble and watch the world around collapse. As humans we all feel sympathy and that sympathy needs to be turned into aid for countries that suffer tremendously. People that are willing to fight and risk their lives at a chance for a pro-democracy deserve all the help the United States can give because I for a fact know if the tables were turned, the U.S. would try to seek as much help they can get from foreign countries.
In the film “ I'm afraid that I will die” it shows people in Hong Kong who are protesting about their government. These young people are willing to risk their life at a young age to protest something they believe. I don't think that I will protest to this extinct risking my life. I would just protest peacefully because I would be scared for my life. I kind of relate to this because when I was younger I would to a protest for a young man that got killed. I think that I would fight for rights and laws. I think that the United States of America don't have the obligation to help op-risings country but i think that they should help them. In Hong Kong it not right how these people are risking their lives for what they believe and how the police are hurting them. I think that these people are very brave for risking their lives.
This film reminds me of the time that my family and I watched different protests and we talked about what they mean to us. And it reminds me about that because all protests have the same type of push change for the better of mankind, not just one specific group and it’s not selfish but a selfless act of risking our lives to better others is what being humane and caring is all about because it is not just you that is fighting for your rights as a human being but everyone is fighting for everybody's rights.
Watching this video surprised me because these people were risking everything to fight for what's right. They were having to leave their family which is a very hard decision to make.It was very brave of them I dont think would be brave enough to do something like that. But after watching this film it inspires me to fight for what's right even if it can be a little tough.
The current situation with the Hong Kong Protestors reminds me slightly of the conflict that occurred on the 17th and 18th of October this month in Mexico. The similarities I see between the two are violent acts taking place on the streets against the authorities, however, the gasoline bombs being thrown at government officials in order to protest bills and now also to show their seriousness in order to support new demands is far different than what was happening in Culiacán, Mexico. The firefights with the army and police, blowing up of cars, and killing of the innocent people in the city caused by the Sinaloa cartel after a leader of the cartel was captured is nothing compared to the more justified reason to fight in Hong Kong. The people of Hong Kong are brave especially knowing the risk and to me, I feel that I would not be able to fight the same fight like them. For me, the only thing that would be an acceptable reason to risk my life for is protecting immigrant rights if one day a bill tries to be passed in order to cause more difficulties that would impact even legal immigrants. Knowing that my sister and mother are actively helping the immigrant community and that almost all of my older relatives are immigrants I feel that I would risk my life for a cause similar to what I mentioned seeing how much immigration as a whole has impacted my life.
The connections I can make between this film and my personal relations would be the movie ‘The Hate You Give’. This film definitely reminds me of The Hate You Give because in the hate you give a girl was just trying to get away from a party with her best friend whos black and is a male. On the way of him taking her home they got stopped by the police. As black or colored people we are told to keep our hands on the steering wheel at all times because we don't want to be falsely accused of anything. When Khalil was asked to step out of the car, he did as he was told and he reached for his brush to brush his hair and the white cop who has a lot of privilege shot this innocent boy who was just trying to brush his hair because he couldn't even get told what he was getting pulled over for in the first place and he didn't just shoot him once he shot him twice, three times until he was bleeding out all over the place. Starr , watched her best friend die right before her eyes and couldn't do anything to stop that. Black lives do matter and i would definitely protest that and risk losing my life. Black people are dying left and right and the death rate for the US is 854.1 and for white it's 734.5. Black deaths occur so much so if i died doing something im passionate about then so be it. Black lives DO matter and there should be justice!
After seeing the video of protesters in Hong Kong, it really surprised me to see how people would risk their lives in order to receive justice. Something that I am willing to fight for is my family, for their well being and their safety. I would fight for them because they are very important to me and I wouldn’t like for them to suffer or be harmed. The united states is not obligated to support pro-democracy uprising around the world. However if they were to be obligated, this could help out the situation Hong Kong is in right now because they would help organize and create a new type of government that will help Hong Kong.
In the video " I'm Worried that I will Die: Hong Kong Protesters Write Final Goodbyes " it shows some of the horrible things that are happening due to the protests that have been happening in Hong Kong. The video shows some of these protesters reading letters to their loved ones because they are aware that they might die in these protests. If I was in the same situation as them I would be willing to risk my life to fix the problems going on in wherever I lived. Whether I had to fight for my freedom or my rights I would be willing to risk my life to fix these issues. Throughout history there have been many instances of this happening like during the civil war or the march on washington. These are great examples of situations where people have had to take action to fix dire problems in there country or wherever they live. I think that the situation in Hong Kong is the same and that I would take the same action that all these people in Hong Kong have.
In the video, "I'm Worried That I Will Die" the citizens of hong kong protest against the latest Chinese law, which begs the question, what are you willing to die for. Well personally my decision is entirely dependent on the scenario, what am I fighting for, is it for someone else? Do I know them, are they worthy of any sort of sacrifice. But I though would not be willing to die in order to combat a law, because you can get laws amended, but you only have one life, so it should not be used on something that can be changed with time. So your life should not be used on something that can change, but once you lose your life, you cannot get it back, So at least I feel that I would not lose my life to protesting, This concludes my response to the protesting video called "I'm Worried That I Will Die"
In the video “I'm Afraid that I will Die -- Hong Kong’s Last Letters” talks about how protesters in Hong Kong read the letters they made to their loved ones. I am not going to lie,If i was in the protesters position, I would take the same actions. I would fight for my independence. But I am unsure if I would risk dying for it though. If I die knowing that my country would eventually gain its independence I would protest and would engage the government. These police took the protesting very seriously, their actions included fighting, firing rounds and throwing tear gas. I believe that The U.S should promote pro-democracy around the world because, if we support a country’s government we will make allies. The allies the US makes will help us in wars, but I don't think it is an obligation because we don't have to support all the country's problems.
Watching this video surprised me that people were willing to risk their lives for the injustice in their legal system. The video was really heart breaking for me to watch because these were young people no knowing if they would be able to see their family again. I do not know if I would be able to willingly say goodbye to my family and friends permanently. I thought it was very brave of them to do this because I know for a fact that I would not die for this cause even if it was a good cause. I got really sad when the boy started crying as he read his letter, it made everything a little more real.
What is happening in Hong Kong is truly devastating. All these people are risking their lives in order to fight for their political views. Honestly, what these people are doing is very brave but I don’t think I would do this. If getting my rights back means risking my life, then no i would not do it because how would I use those rights if i am not alive. Fighting for the rights of others is very good but risking the lives of everyone is not the answer. Peaceful protests may not have worked but that doesn’t mean to go to extreme violence. Hearing the sad voices of the people going out to protest is really sad and emotional. These people are doing everything they can and the government still doesn’t budge. Watching that dude start to breakdown really touched me and although I don't agree that is the best option, he believes it can help.
I feel that there are so many things I would be willing to fight and protest for. My beliefs are strong although I am to change them in order to understand different perspectives. Things such as women's rights and rights of people of color are some of the most influential aspects of my life and in turn, are the issues I would be able to stand up for. The understanding of what I would stand up for also help when I am going to have to back up my beliefs. While America doesn't have an obligation to support pro-democracy protests around the world, it does aid other countries if they are willing to support other countries since America has such a great amount of influence around the world.INjury can happen if people don't stand up for what they believe in order to change their country and government for the better.
I personally feel as if the U.S. shouldn’t be obliged to support pro democracy uprisings around the world. I feel this way because the primary focus/aim of the U.S. government is to protect the rights of its people and ensure domestic tranquility, if we go out and try to help out all of the other countries in their pro democracy uprisings, it would just take away focus from these domestic affairs. Even though helping out other countries is important and could result in a lot of change in the world it just doesn’t seem like a plausible idea.
I am willing to fight for my friends and family. They are the most important people to me; they protect me from harm, love me, and took care of me. They are the most important people in my life and there’s nothing that I wouldn’t do for them.
I am willing to, even at the risk of getting hurt, join the fight against human trafficking. I hear many victims' testimonies and it horrifies me that it is able to reach this high extent without much attention or action towards it. I would fight against it because I want to make sure the future would be safe enough for my family and anyone else, so they don't have to suffer, and it saddens me to know that many people are forced to suffer unfairly, just like the brave protesters I witnessed in the film. They inspire me to fight what I think is right and I admire them. However, the United States does not have an obligation to support pro-Democracy uprisings around the world, because if it isn't in their country, they wouldn't be able to do much about it. If they intervened, it could harm more people than needed, and some of whom could be innocent.
I was surprised at the lengths that the people in the video were going to because it takes great amounts of courage to do something that dangerous. I would be willing to fight for the Constitutional rights.For example, if the government decides to try to take away women's rights to vote I would risk being hurt by police or other people to protest against it.This is similar to what the people in Hong Kong are protesting. Depending on the right being compromised I would risk death and injury because those rights are really important to me. For example if the government tries to get rid of freedom of speech and religion I would try to join the protest and encourage others to join us fight for the freedoms and rights listed in the Constitution and need to stay in place. This is similar to what the people in Hong Kong are protesting since they are protesting the government. The United States should not have an obligation to support pro-democracy uprisings around the world. I think the United States should try to support pro-democracy uprisings since they will be able to help and then gain allies.
I've never had to experience something like this, but I am impressed with their bravery and persistence in order to fight for their rights as people. I think it's extremely admirable. Something that also stood out to me was the man who became emotional reading his last letter. It really shows how much this has made an impact on the people's lives, and how far it has truly escalated. I think something I would be willing to fight for even if it meant dying would be the rights of my family, friends, and the general public. Especially if we were being discriminated against or under persecution. One example of this might be LGBTQ rights, or laws that are racist or discriminatory. I would certainly protest these laws and fight for the rights of the people even if it meant death. I would fight for this because it's for the good of all, and everyone should be able to be treated fairly under the government. I think although the United states should definitely support these uprisings, they don't technically have an obligation to do so. This would be because there are many other things that need to be addressed within the country first before we are able to support others.
I do not have any experience to relate to this film, but this film reminded me of this movie I watched called "Battle in Seattle" and it is about people who were protesting that they were against the World trade organization. There plans were to not cause violence but when a small group of unruly activists begins wreaking havoc, the planned marches quickly turn to riots. You see that the activists were willing to fight for what's right which is why this movie correlate with this film because the Hong Kong protesters were willing to fight for their beliefs at all cost even if it meant losing their lives.
The connection i can make with this film is that, if i were in his shoes and i believe something similar to his situation that i would fight too because i feel like you should fight for what is right and what u believe in. yes it reminds me of the declaration of independence when james jefferson was fighting against the british government.
The connection I can make with this film is that, if i were in his shoes and i believe something similar to his situation that I would fight too because I feel like you should fight for what is right and what u believe in. yes, it reminds me of the declaration of independence when james Jefferson was fighting against the british government.
The situation in Hong Kong has escalated drastically and it’s gotten to the point where people fear for their lives. They’re fighting for their rights and risking their lives to make a change. If I were willing to fight for something, even if it meant my death, I would fight for better gun laws. America is getting more dangerous and something has to be done about guns. The united states does have an obligation to support pro-Democracy because it supports democracy. It’s sad seeing the men write their last words to their families. I respect them for fighting in what they believe in and not letting go of those beliefs. Hong Kong’s government should be trying it’s best in providing for its country. The protest shouldn’t have gotten this out of hand and now innocent people are getting killed and injured. There needs to be a resolution soon.
In the Film Club: ‘‘I’m Worried That I Will Die:’ Hong Kong Protesters Write Final Goodbyes’ it talks about how people in Hong Kong are protesting the Chinese government. I very intrigued whenever the people were reading out loud their letters that were meant for their families. Also, I noticed that the people that wrote the letters were saying their goodbyes because they were afraid that they might not be coming back home. This is showing how the people are scared but are willing to fight for what they think is right.
I am willing to fight and die for my freedom. I wouldn’t want to feel held captive in a country that is supposed to be the land of the free. I would risk my life if it meant getting my freedom and my rights. This United states has this obligation because it is our in our first amendment. We are allowed to assemble and protest for what we want because it is a free country. I feel bad for the people in this film club. They don’t know if they will ever see their families again. I know if must be hard having to say goodbye through a letter or a text rather than in person. I can see that in their letters they are talking about letting their family down and not being a good child. I feel like this is not a good perspective to have on your parents
One thing I would risk my life to protest is if the government ever makes us stop eating meat. I would hate that and I would refuse to take that! This video reminds me about multiple things. The main one is Martin Luther King Jr. Him and multiple others protested for blacks to have equal rights. Many died, got horribly injured, arrested, and etc. If you want change you have to take a stand and expect for the worst. It is very heartbreaking that these people are risking their lives but at least they are working for something better. If you’re ever planning on protesting, please make sure you know the risks that come with it. Make sure it’s something that you believe in 100%. My heart goes out to all their families. Let’s do whatever we can to change this cruel world.
The things i’m willing to fight for are gun safety laws. I am willing to get hurt or die for those laws because if those gun laws are not kept in check more and more people will get hurt. If I am a part of those changes I will be able to make a mark on this world for the better. I think that the United States does have an obligation to support pro-Democracy uprisings. The reason why I think that is because if people are getting killed because of those positive beliefs, then the U.S should step in and help. The thing is that they should peacefully negotiate with the country that is anti-Democracy. Instead of using the military the United States should negotiate. You can call it a “diplomatic solution”. It sets an example for the people fighting for pro-Democracy. Violence is never the answer. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that:,
I have never fought in a protest & I don't think I ever will. But after watching this video i really admire why these people were fighting because they want the government to change what they think is right in the law. Something similar I would fight for like these people is my family if it came down to that. The only reason i would not protest is because I can lose my life while doing that.
Something I'm willing to risk my life for would probably be for dogs. I really love them and think they are just like humans, they have feelings, they have a heart, they have families. Dogs are part of use they take care of us and protect us, they are more trust worthy than humans they are programmed to love and obey their human which is much better than humans do.
I think the U.S does have an obligation to help others because they did the same for us. France helped us when we were just separating from Britain and aided us so we have a responsibility to help others. To be considered the best country in the world we have to help everyone else so that we have allies and can have aid when any country tries to threaten our people and we have enough power to take them down and we cannot let other people die because we didn't help.
I was surprised at the lengths they were going to because it takes a lot of courage to do that. I am willing to fight for the rights listed in the constitution. For example, if the government tries to get rid of freedom of speech and religion, I would try to join protests and encourage others to join as well. I would fight for the freedoms and rights listed in the constitution because I believe that they are all important and need to stay in place. This is similar to what the people in Hong Kong are protesting. Depending on the right being compromised, I would risk death and injury because those rights are really important to me. For example, if the government decides to try to take away women’s right to vote, I would risk being hurt by police or other people to protest against it. This is similar to what the people in Hong Kong are protesting since they are protesting the government. The United States should not have an obligation to support pro-Democracy uprisings around the world. I think the US should try to support pro-Democracy uprisings since they will be able to help since they are a pro-Democracy country and it can help them gain allies but I don’t think it should be an obligation since there are more important things within the country that they can fix.
After watching this video I find it hard to think that people that aren't even adults yet are willing to risk their lives because of something they believe in. There isn't much that I would be willing to risk my life for other than a couple of things. One thing I would risk my life for is the one person I love most. I would risk my life for the person I love most because they are more important to me than anything. Another thing I would risk my life for is my Lord because he is what I believe in and when I believe in something very much I would do anything for that. It is important to have something that you would risk your life for because it can give you a reason to do something. The United States does have an obligation to support pro-democracy uprisings around the world because it would bring more allies for the United States.
Before watching this video I was only aware of the conflicts happening in America never would I have imagined that something like this was happening right outside of our waters. It breaks my heart just to see how far the world has to. When I heard people were dying to cause that no one should be fighting for, and to death I don't think people see what they are risking their lives for. The question that I was asked was,"What are you willing to fight for — even at the risk of being injured, or dying? Why?" well the answer is nothing, because the way I see things is no one should have to die in order to get what they want. If people are using violence to get things done, and I would have to die knowing that what I was fighting for was left in the hands with people that hand out bricks on the streets to hurt people, I wouldn't do it now nor would I do it later.
After watching this film I am surprised by how strong and brave these people are for standing up for what they believe in. its shocking how hard they will fight even if it means injury or death. Personally, I wouldn't fight for a protest if I might die, but I understand why someone would. What I also found crazy is that all these people are dying in a protest and the government isn't willing to change for what they stand for. If people are willing to go this hard for their beliefs, the government should at least hear the people out instead of killing or hurting them.
I have never really had an experience with protesting for something, but something that kinda reminded me of this film is when I watched this show called good trouble when they were having a black lives matter protest because a mother’s son was killed by a law enforcement and
something I am willing to fight for- even at the risk of being injured, or dying for is my family because they mean alot to me and I would do anything for them.
I never knew what was going on until this video, and honestly I still don't really understand why they are fighting and protesting. These people are willing to die for this cause. I found it heartbreaking that these people wrote their families and loved ones goodbye letters incase they don't return.I honestly don't think I would want to fight for something if I knew there was a chance I would die.
After watching this film i realized that i would lose my life over family. family i the most important thing to me because they always have my back and would sacrifice anything for me. I would not fight over my government i would probably say a couple things would i would lose my life over it or risk being injured or hurt. I think that the United States should help out Hong Kong because it is a lot of things that we stand for. We support freedom of speech and protest and we support pro-Democracy yet we aren't doing anything about it when we should be because they need our help but the united states should take care of their own needs in their government before helping another government but also its important to help other people when their struggling to get their point across and live how they want to live.
I understand the protesters reasoning and willingness to fight for this cause. I also would fight for civil rights and social justice even at the risk of being hurt. The only way to change the unfair treatment of people is to stand up to the oppressors. I could not live knowing that I wasn't free to do what I wanted and say what I wanted to say. People should not be censored. The government should be composed of people who represent the wants and needs of the people who live there. An example of a democratic country is the United States of America. I think that the United States should step in when hundreds of people are being killed due to standing up for what they believe in. Although they have their own affairs it sets an example to the rest of the world and raises awareness where it is needed.
I admire what they are doing because it takes alot of courage to fight for something as hard as these guys are. I don’t think that there is anything currently going on that would make me protest as hard as these guys are. But in retrospect, they are fighting for their lives. In the U.S we like to stay out of most controversy that involves fighting that could somehow get back to us. I feel like the U.S. doesn’t like to go fight for things like a pro-democracy uprising, they support it from a distance, depending on where it is. Because of that, it makes it hard for me to imagine a situation that would make me want to fight even while know I might get hurt or even die. The only thing that I could make me want to fight is if my family or my life was on the line. So that makes me really impressive that they continue to fight and protest for what they believe while knowing that if they go out they might not come back.
What the young people of Hong Kong are doing currently is an inspiring thing to watch. At such a young age these individuals are willing to battle, get harmed, die, and even be sent to jail for what they are doing. It's crazy to view how startled these individuals and how they are willing to do what they are doing. They're writing letters to their loved ones, family, and friends panicked of dying or being sent to prison and surprising them. It frightens me to see that they are so terrified of what may happen to them and how corrupt their government is. It makes me stop think and consider how far the U.S. is from this happening in our own country and in our own nation. Yeah, I may not have the brave qualities the that Hong Kong's teens have, but if I did, I would defend my rights as well.
I am willing to die or get injured for my family and friends because they are people I care about and something that is important to me. While it may seem very different to the topic about the Hong Kong protests, they are actually both very similar. They are similar because they are both important to me or the protesters. Even though things that we are willing to fight for may be different, they all hold a special place in our heart that let us know that we will fight until we achieve what we aim to do, or that we will die trying. The United States are not obligated to support pro-democracy uprisings unless it is someone who has been an ally to the U.S. for a long time. I believe this because the United States should help their long-term allies to give support to a country in need, but those who are just partnering with the U.S. for a few years are not willing to show support to help the U.S so the U.S should not work hard to help a country that is suffering when the United States has problems of its own that it needs to fix.
In this film club about the young people in Hong Kong protesting a certain law, they are worried about being killed by the government for standing up for what they believe in. This is a very depressing thing to hear and see, because your government is supposed to protect and support you but the people in Hong Kong don't have this luxury. This makes me see these protestors as some of the strongest people to exist, because if I were in their shoes I don't know if I would have as much courage and determination to fight for what was right like they do. Also, I think that the United States has somewhat of an obligation to support pro-democracy uprisings, due to the fact that we are one. Not to mention ,that we are a very large and successful democracy overall and would know how to appropriately guide other countries in the right direction for a democracy. With all this being said I hope that the Hong Kong protestors don't get persecuted in Beijing, and that the bill isn't passed limiting the democratic thinking there as well.
What the youth of Hong Kong are doing right now is an inspiring thing to watch. At such a young age these people are willing to fight, get injured, die, and even be sent to prison for what they believe in. It's also shocking to see how terrified these people, these children, are and yet how willing they are despite it. They're writing letters to their friends, family, and loved ones, terrified of dying or being sent to jail and disappointing them. It terrifies even me to see that they are so scared of what might happen to them and how corrupt their government is. It makes me stop and take a step back and ponder how far the U.S. is from this, how far any country is from this, and whether or not I'd posses the Brave qualities that Hong Kong's youth possess if I were in their shoes trying to defend what I believed in.
A moment that stood out to me is that when the guy threw a thing into this pile and it lighted up and was on fire. It stood out to me because it showed me how important that issue was to the guy. I was not surprised with anythings but something made me emotional. When I saw the people started crying because they are afraid they might not see their parents or loved ones anymore. The letters were emotional and I really felt their emotion because I would cry too knowing that I won't see my family again. I am willing to fight for something if it affects myself or my family, even if there is a risk of being injured or dying. The United States does not have the obligation to support pro-Democracy uprisings around the world because they might not agree with everything so they not need to support things that the country does not agree on.
The connections I can make between this film and my own life are of my skin color. We constantly see things in the news about police brutality which relates to my life in an indirect way. No, I have not had to face the injustice with the police brutality when it comes to people of color but it has happened to people like me which still puts me at risk. This film reminds me of a movie that I’ve seen, “ straight outta Compton” The movie was about police brutality and how Black Lives Matter and this was the movie that gave my mom the idea to have a talk with my brothers and I, about what to do and what not to do when coming in contact with a police officer. If it came down to it, this is something I would risk my life for, this is essentially fighting for who I am and my own right to be myself without being judged. It is not the easiest thing to fight for something you believe in but, the hardest thing is usually the most right thing to do.
The Hong Kong’s youth are fighting for their freedom from China’s government and to have the needed democratic reforms at the risk of death and containment. I was very touched by these youths bravery to protest for their rights and when they read their letters in tears. I would be willing to fight for my family’s well-being and my abilities to decide what I want to do. I believe that in those two cases the consequences for fight back even at the risk of getting hurt or killed is not worse than the consequences of being trapped in a terrible community that does not treat me or my family as equals. It would cause me more pain to see my family struggle and me having no choice about my career, who I end up with, or what I am allowed to do on my own. The United States does have an obligation to support pro-Democracy uprisings around the world. The United States was formed from the separation of Great Britain and its colonies in North America with the help of other nations like France and Spain. Supporting pro-Democracy uprisings in places like Hong Kong is paying it forward to the nations that supported the United States and allowed it to become the global superpower that it is now.
The moments that stood out to me was the protesters were expecting for something bad to happen so they made heartfelt notes to important people in their lives. Something that surprised me was that some people were making notes expecting that they were going to get killed by the law enforcers. People are willing to fight so ideas that they believe in and will not let anything to stop them.
There were no real Surpices There were no real Surprises because hong kong and china have always have had unique relationship cause hong kong is more democratic and china is more communist and they have no extradition but now there will be an extradition treaty so now the freedoms that they enjoyed will be taken away and any dissenters are promptly jailed or murdered
Many people in this world don't have their freedom as we do and most people fight for that freedom. Students in hong kong are fighting for their lives for their freedom. They are trying to escape china for freedom but many of them are getting gunned down. I would be willing to fight for my freedom because others cant takes away a human given right. I believe The United States should support a democracy arond the world because they should back up their thinkings.around
The violence in Hong Kong is very crazy, that stood out to me the most. People are really dying and sacrificing their life for their rights. The people shouldn't be afraid of the government, the government should be afraid of the people is the message.
I would be willing to fight for my friends and my mom because they mean a lot to me and them have been some rough time and we still are friends and they know what i go through every day.Like the cage situation they were comforting me because i thought i was gonna get suspended from school and i didnt want to disappoint my mom.I've made so many memories with them that i would fight for them like there was this one time at gradventure me and my friends got separated because he wanted to get pizza across the park and we left him and it so funny because he got lost.I've never actually fought someone,my coach from jiu jitsu told me fight only when it's necessary because anything can happen in a fight but i'm still willing to for my mom and my friend.No because the U.S. is a free country that should mean that you be able to do things you choose to and not forced to do it.
I have heard about the Hong Kong protest but never seen what's actually happening to the people there and how they are getting treated all for protecting what they believe in, seeing all this violence that's happening right now in hong kong is devastating as well as hearing some people in the film(maybe)final letters to their family/friends. The people in Hong Kong who are participating in this protest are taking these huge risks of them either getting arrested or injured and sadly death, It shows how much they are willing to go and protect their rights. Me personally I don't think I would be involved with a protest this violent with the risks of dying or getting seriously injured, I know there are other ways to make sure your voice can be heard than using violence. But I also feel like even if these protests were peaceful and no violence was being involved they would still be arrested and facing dangerous consequences just for speaking out. After watching this video I have come to the conclusion that the United States should help out the problems that are arising in Hong Kong right now, in our own country under our amendments the people have the right to free speech and the right to protest, we should be doing something about this, these people are risking their lives to protect their rights and yet no help as been given. Something has to be done
i didn't know that hong kong protest were that violent or could get that violent.Its crazy that many people will die just for a protest because people die every day from diseases or natural causes and these people are protesting and getting killed which i think is crazy.In the video it says the people should not be afraid of the government the government should be afraid of the people and this really show how much are willing to fight for this protest even if it meant to die.i don't think i would ever participate in a protest because i could get seriously hurt or even killed in a violent protest.The united states should help out hong kong because we have so much power and we support freedom of speech.
Before watching this video, I didn't know a lot about the government in Hong Kong. When I see governments like Hong Kongs, It makes me feel greatful that i get to live in a country where we arent afraid of our government. I think the people that protest the Hong Kong governemnt are brave because i feel personally that I wouldn't stand up like they did. I think the US should support governments that are trying to be a democracy. If we all support each other we can all take a stand against governments like Hong Kong and create change.
I would participate in a black lives matter protest even if I knew i could lose my life for doing so. It's a subject that means a lot to me and I personally believe that no real changes happen without sacrifice. Which is why I understand why they are willing to risk their lives for their cause. I think the US does have an obligation to support pro-Democracy uprisings around the world because of how hard they fought to convert so many countries to democracy and away from communism. The way they have ignored this conflict shows how little the US cares about other human lives when it come to them or money.
I, for the most part, think this film was very touching. The fact that pretty young people would mostly be willing to generally get arrested and/or killed for their cause is amazing. I don’t think I would be able to do that. Leaving my family behind and all that would be too much. If an issue arose that that directly affected me, however, I think I would actually stand up for myself. I think the United States has an obligation to support pro-democracy uprisings around the world because the United States is actually a democracy so they must support other countries that adopt their type of government. My favorite part of the film was when the protesters poured some type of liquid on the floor and then threw some sort of bomb which made it all explode in flames. The protestors seemed really serious about what they were doing and it was all really well thought out.
The moments that stood out to me was the protesters were expecting for something bad to happen so they made heartfelt notes to important people in their lives. Something that surprised me was that some people were making notes expecting that they were going to get killed by the law enforcers. People are willing to fight so ideas that they believe in and will not let anything to stop them.
In the film club, “I'm Worried that I Will Die" Hong Kong Protestor's Last Letters” by Cora Engelbrecht, Orlando de Guzman, and Ainara Tiefenthäler what I found was surprising was how all of them thought they were going to disappoint their families for the protest they were doing. I personally wouldn’t fight for anything that could endanger my life because I would be thinking of the things my family and friends would go through when I am gone. But some people in the United States decided to speak about it I personally think that United States government should support the people who are speaking out against their government because we are a democratic country and we support freedom of speech so it would speak against what we go on if we didn’t say anything. To conclude, this is my opinion on what I would do and what the government should do.
The Hong Kong protest was very interesting it show protesters having bricks which normally stay on the floor being tossed at police officers. police officers oftentimes shoot live rounds at protesters they are with batons and pepper spray. protesters write their final goodbyes to their loved ones often because of participating in these kinds of protests with the government and are worried they may never come back. protesters throw bottles which explode onto the police causing police officers to worry about their safety and result of officers to shoot live rounds at protesters to back off.
I would fight for my rights based on the seriousness of that right. If the right that has been taken away from me is serious and will impact my life drastically, then i will fight for my rights as an American citizen. If the right is so serious that i have to fight and possibly die based on the level threat of the right i will try and do as much as i can to help fight for my freedom. I am sad to see these people going through these tragedies and have to fight and lay their lives on the line, just to be free. They are willing to fight for their hometown and keep it safe.
Personally I don't really have anything I would go out and protest especially at the risk of being injured. I wouldn't go out and fight for something because at the moment I don't really find anything that I strongly support or has my full attention. I would though go out and fight about something it would have to be something that determined life or death to me and my family. But other than that I don't really see myself at the moment going out and fighting for something. The US kinda has an obligation to support pro-democracy uprisings around the world because the US is a democratic republic party. Since the us depends on the people for decisions then it should support other countries that want to have the same system. As long as the US supporting pro-democracy won't bring and violence or wars then they should. But obligating them would be a little too much because sometimes the government has a reason they don't speak about certain issues.
I am willing to fight for my rights as a citizen even though there may be a risk of death or injury. I would do this because I am not the person to stick around and watch others get hurt and fight for their lives. I am willing to fight to also be a part of history, to know that I did future generations well by participating in riots for the rights of citizens. I would risk my life knowing that what I am doing is for a purpose and a reason. The United States does have an obligation to support pro-Democracy uprising around the world because the United States did the same thing about 300 years ago. 300 hundred years ago the United States started riots and started to fight for their own rights as their own country. Just like Hong Knog citizens formed groups and planned their fights accordingly.
Let me say this first, I don't get freedom and rights when you're dead. In fact, I would not lose my life in a protest. The protest in Hong Kong has become extremely violent. Molotov's, guns, bricks, and other weapons are shown in the protest. When the man said, "The people shouldn't be afraid of the government, the government should be afraid of the people," it showed how far these protesters were fighting for their rights, even if it meant being jailed or facing death. Also, when the young people in Hong Kong wrote letters to their parents and family I felt very sad at their messages. The U.S. does not have an obligation to support Pro-Democracy uprisings in around the world because, in reality, the U.S. has enough problems of its own to help other countries in their uprisings. I was extremely surprised that young people would go through so much violence for their rights in Hong Kong.
After watching the Film Club: "I'm Worried that I Will Die" Hong Kong Protestor's Last Letters by Orlando de Guzman, something that I would be willing to die for is my religion and family. These are topics and people that have made me the way I am today, and without them, my identity would be non-existent. Risking my life and speaking out for these things would give me a sense of purpose and accomplishment that I would not mind dying a getting hurt for. Overall, though this can be a topic of much debate, I believe that if a person is not willing to risk their lives for those that have impacted them in a positive and meaningful way, then they are not worth living as a simple disappointment. Next, on the topic of pro-democracy, I believe that the United States does not have an obligation of supporting the uproars and movement going on worldwide. This not only will save conflicts between the United States and other countries that are against the protest, but it will also allow the United States to be a safe environment.
the fact that their are people dying for a cause and the government is still not changing their ways sounds just crazy. the government shouldn't have that much power over the people, in fact it should be the other way around the people have to have a bigger voice in the government because at the end of the day the people who are the ones who are going to live in the conditions that the government chooses, so what not allow them to choose those conditions that is how every country should be, it's not fair that thousands to millions of people have to live in the conditions that one person makes
The Hong Kong protests are gut wrenching. Hearing the voices of the young adults as they read their 'last letters' is very sad. The way they choke on their tears can make anyone feel for them, even if it's just a fifth of their fear and pain. The fact that they have the guts to fight for their rights is inspiring. They persevere through all these emotions and go into the protest; thinking that this may be the last time they see their loved ones. It should inspire anyone, seeing those young men and women for their rights makes me willing to do so if it comes to. Even if it doesn't apply to me, it wouldn't matter to me. Being able to make a change for the better for people in the future, making life better for them is enough. That way they don't have to worry an can focus on making the world better. Everyone has a finite time and I believe people should be able to do what they want with it. I'm willing to spend it for others. I think that what Hong Kong (majority of it) is doing is very similar to when America declared independence. Whilst I think that the United States shouldn't "officially" meddle; I believe that us, as citizens, should help the people of Hong Kong. In any way plausible. Just as the French helped us in our independence;we must help Hong Kong in the fight for their independence.
I found the video very interesting and jaw dropping due to the fact that I never heard of this situation happening in Hong Kong. The situation has came to a violent point where people are sending letters to their loved ones acknowledging the fact that during these protests they may not make it out alive. It is sad to watch this video and see these people crying while re-reading their letter apologizing to their loved ones that they got involved with the conflict happening in Hong Kong, but at the same time they are fighting for what they believe in which is empowering, but still is sad that doing so it started to become violent. I support the fact that you fight for what you believe in and with that being said I would participate in the protest but probably a peaceful one without the violence involved.
What's happening in Hong Kong is very sad. 17 and 18-year-olds are going out and protesting and losing their lives. I believe though they are doing this for a good cause and although it's sad they're dying at least they're doing it for a good cause. I personally would risk my life for such a cause, because if everyone joins together and protests it will be hard to put us down, I would want to protest for freedom and the right to free speech. I believe the United States should not get involved or favor any country or group of people in a conflict so it's better that they stay out of it and it won't cause criticism towards the country. For example if the US directly say they support Hong Kong China may impose tax tariffs and it could damage relations.
While watching this video, it's sad to hear the letters that the people wrote. They understand that what they are about to do can cause their death or be sent to jail. I would risk my life for something that is important to me and other people. For example, if someone were trying to take a child from someone, the parent would most likely try to risk their life for their child. However, if it was a small enough issue that was happening in the U.S. I wouldn't protest.
It's a very complicated thing to protest for something that you want to happen if it's going to risk your life. Plus it's not something that has been brought to people in power. now I don't think protest should be met with immediate suppression unless the protesters are violent then it should be addressed but the violence here is mainly from the government, suppressing protest for rights. It's very sad to be the parents or mentors of these people who have to watch these young and older adults and kids go protest for what they think is right only to be met with lethal force. but they do this as a thing they want to do voluntarily because they don't want to live in a world with the problems they have
I was really shocked when I saw this film because of how these young people from Hong Kong are risking their lives for what they believe is right. I was really touched when they read their last letter because of the fact that they knew they could die at any moment but were still sacrificing themselves. It was very inspiring to see how far they would go to bring justice and freedom for the fight of their territory, considering how dangerous it was. In my opinion the protesters reason for fighting and violence was for a good cause because they didn't want china and the government to control their territory. The violence between the protesters and the police in the video helped me see that I wouldn't risk my life even if it meant having the rights I deserved just because of dangerous it would be.
Fighting for what we want or our freedoms should be done.Even though watching this video did make me emotional thinking about how these young adults are putting themselves out there to protest against what they think is right.It was there decision to protest and i stand by it. If I was in this situation I would do the same and protest against what i think is right but if violence is going to get in the situation I may not.I very much agree that we shouldn't fear the government they should fear us . The United States should support other countries so that their country gets the freedom that they need.We should all fight for what we think is right no matter the risks.
The Hong Kong protest shows people who are fighting for their rights and what they believe they deserve. Trying to stand up for what is right can lead to violence. For example, those who are willing to fight have very high chance of going to jail or even dying. What was said at the end really stuck with me, "The people shouldn't be afraid of the government, the government should be afraid of the people".
Something that I am willing to fight for even at the risk at getting hurt is human rights. I think my rights as a person are something truly important to me. I feel like everyone should have the same rights and should be treated as humans. The Hong Kong protest is something that I don’t know the full situation but the video is heartbreaking. People should not be fearing for their lives while fighting for what they believe in and going against the government in a peaceful way. It was heartbreaking to know that they were ready to die fighting for something they strongly believe in. It makes me wonder why people have such strong beliefs in something. I believe that the United States should not be obligated to support pro-Democracy uprising around the world, because they shouldn’t be required to use resources and harm lives to fight for Democracy.
Although I have little background knowledge of the protests occurring in Hong Kong, this film provoked sympathy and curiosity on the topic. I have never seen a government treating is people in that violent and harsh way, I've never seen people having to give their lives to a painful death in order to fight for what they believe. It's crazy looking at the United States and then in China, I don't believe one is better than another but in the United States, our freedom of expression and other freedoms states in the first amendment are truly great privileges. I don't know how courageous I would be standing up to a great authority like the one the protestors are facing. I don't wish to side with either side because I have little knowledge, but looking at the situation these young men and women have strong courage and seem to be strong-willed displayed through their bravery. In the United States, I believe that we do have to stand for our country and to be educated on worldwide events. On the support of democracy, I do think that we can stand for democracy but not to boast about it or force it on to another country. Supporting on a worldwide scale isnt a bad thing but being cautious because of the severity of the situation and to take into consideration the sensitiveness of it as well. The will of the protestors at such a young age is what stood out to me the most.
I am willing to stand up for knowledge, and science. Everything else can come and go, government, religion, people. But the only thing that will last in the universe is the laws of science. For the laws of science will remain present, even after the last human. This video does make me wonder deeper about the problems in hong kong at the moment.
This film made me think about to what extent would I go to protest, even if it cost my life. There are very few things that I would fight for despite the risks of injury, imprisonment, or death because of it. Therefore, I have concluded that I would fight for my family and anything else that affects my well being. I think it is important for people to fight for something in their lives despite the risks of it, however I do not blame anyone who chooses not to because they are not willing to take that risk. If everyone throughout history never rose above their fear and fought for what they believed was right, many of the freedoms we have today would not exist. Additionally, the United States should be involved in supporting pro-Democracy uprisings around the world. Many people in other countries, such as the people of China, do not have the same right of freedom of speech in the United States. So, I think it is important that the U.S. helps spread the government system that we believe to be the best fit for people.
I didn't know much about the Hong Kong protest besides the fact that it has become very violent. It is kind of sad to watch them reading their last letters as if they are going to die which they do. When the person said, "The people shouldn't be afraid of the government, the government should be afraid of the people," it really showed how much they were willing to fight for their cause, even if it meant death. It takes a lot to scare the violence but the people should be the ones deciding. I don't know if I would protest something that could turn violent. I would not participate in a violent protest but I would protest in a peaceful one. However, in Hong Kong even if they were being peaceful they probably would still get arrested and/or killed. I think that the United States should help out Hong Kong because it is a lot of things that we stand for. We support freedom of speech and protest and we support pro-Democracy yet we aren't doing anything about it when we should be.
Watching this video, it makes me sad to hear the letters of the people writing to their loved ones. They understand what they are about to do and are writing that they may die or be sent to jail. Personally, I wouldn't be willing to risk my life for something as important as this because I know that there are other ways of getting tasks accomplished. For example, things can be spread through social media, where it is obviously safer. However, if it was a big enough issue that was happening in the U.S. I think I would protest. If I saw on the news that they were violent then I would change my mind but I would definitely participate in it if it was peaceful. I wouldn't want to risk leaving behind my life, and my family for a protest, no matter how important. The U.S. does have an obligation to support pro-Democracy uprisings because the United States is a democracy, and we listen to all standpoints. I truly believe that if there was a big enough issue that people were willing to protest, then the government would do something.
After watching this week's film club, it made me think that I wouldn't be willing to fight for anything if there is a risk of being injured or dying. I wouldn't be willing to do so because to me, there's nothing worth losing my life over. Also, not all protests are successful, so it would be pointless to lose my life over a protest that does not accomplish anything. Also, after the watching this week's film club, I came to the conclusion that the United States does not have an obligation to supports pro-democracy uprisings around the world. As important as it is to help other countries and make positive connections and relationships with other countries, the main obligation that the United States has is to take care of its own problems and help people within the United States first and foremost. With this, the United States should take care of its own problems and imperfections first, before helping pro-democracy uprisings in other countries.
After watching this week's film club, it made me think that I wouldn't be willing to fight for anything if there is a risk of being injured or dying. I wouldn't be willing to do so because to me, there's nothing worth losing my life over. Also, not all protests are successful, so it would be pointless to lose my life over a protest that does not accomplish anything. Also, after the watching this week's film club, I came to the conclusion that the United States does not have an obligation to supports pro-democracy uprisings around the world. As important as it is to help other countries and make positive connections and relationships with other countries, the main obligation that the United States has is to take care of its own problems and help people within the United States first and foremost. With this, the United States should take care of its own problems and imperfections first, before helping pro-democracy uprisings in other countries.
I don't have any experience but this film does remind me of the movie called "The Hate You Give". The protest from the movie and the protest in this film showed similarities that including people dying and risking their lives for what they are fighting for.
One experience I’ve had was protesting for school to start at a later time. Yes, this film does remind me of something that I’ve seen before, which was racism in the early 1900s. Both of these protests involved people getting arrested, killed, and taken to jail.
I can connect to the protests in Hong Kong because they are fighting for democracy, something given to me when I was born. It's surreal to think that they have to fight for freedom whereas i was granted it. These riots have so many parallels in history that can go from the american Revolutionary war, all the way to what's currently going on in Iraq with protestors having rockets fired in their direction.
I can connect the situation in China with my own life because, like those in China, I wouldn’t want to be under a government where they have complete rule over my life, especially if it goes against my beliefs. Like the people in China, I believe that people should do something if they feel that what is happening is affecting their lives and the lives of others in a negative way.
This film reminds me of what I have read and studied about women's suffrage because they too protested against the government so that they can be able to do whatever they want instead of being completely controlled by the government and during this time, men. Even though it might have cost their life they still went out and protest because they believed strongly that it was right..What I am willing to fight for is being able to practice my religious beliefs. It wouldn’t the type of fight where it would cause destruction but fighting by continuing to practice it regardless of what the authorities say, even if it means I could be injured or even die because it has so much importance in my life.
The connections I can make between this film and my own life is of my skin color. We constantly see things in the news about police brutality and “Black lives matter” which relates to my life in an indirect way. No, I have not had to face the injustice of police brutality when it comes to people of color but it has happened to people like me which still puts me at risk.This film reminds me of a movie that I’ve seen, “The Hate you Give.” The movie was about police brutality and how Black Lives Matter and this was the movie that gave my parents the idea to have a talk with my siblings and I, about what to do and what not to do when coming in contact with a police officer. If it came down to it, this is something I would risk my life for, this is essentially fighting for who I am and my own right to be myself without being judged. It is not the easiest thing to fight for something you believe in but, the hardest thing is usually the most right thing to do.