posted by
nekare at 08:56pm on 02/10/2008
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Today is the 40th anniversary of one of Mexico's bloodiest days, the Tlatelolco Massacre, in which the government had the army open fire in a peaceful student rally, ten days before the Olympics began. It's all cleverly covered up, of course, which means that to this day, there are thousands of families that don't have any idea what happened to their loved ones, or where are they buried.
This event has always stuck a chord with me - not only has it shaped my views on the government (they are not worthy of trust, ever), but the idea that there were people, students like me, brave enough to fight for their beliefs is both inspiring and depressing. Not only because of their end, but because I look around myself and my generation, more than generation Y, could be A for Apathy.
I don't know. I feel like there'e more I want to say, want to do, but I can't quite express it. El 2 de Octubre no se olvida, en todo caso, creo que se ha dicho de mejores formas.
This event has always stuck a chord with me - not only has it shaped my views on the government (they are not worthy of trust, ever), but the idea that there were people, students like me, brave enough to fight for their beliefs is both inspiring and depressing. Not only because of their end, but because I look around myself and my generation, more than generation Y, could be A for Apathy.
I don't know. I feel like there'e more I want to say, want to do, but I can't quite express it. El 2 de Octubre no se olvida, en todo caso, creo que se ha dicho de mejores formas.