Personally, I think the student protests have really shown the true colours of young people. Before you shout at my ignorance, some of my friends did attend the protest and were in fact peaceful - as they originally labelled how they would behave at the march. And people I don't know obviously were the same otherwise London would have been in tatters (trust me, us youngens are nutters). What I despise is people thinking they will gatecrash something that was supposed to make a clear statement to the Government. Did they really think wrecking a couple of buildings in London would make those MPs say, "Actually chaps, they do have a point!" Throwing a fire extinguisher off a building on the intention of injuring a policeman just shows how terribly immature some people can be!
I didn't know the police force were involved in proposing the plans?
And here we are, the fees have increased. As the Conservatives have the majority it was almost certain this was going to happen, and I know the controversial Nick Clegg just fuelled the anger between student groups. I also know the people who started the destructive behaviour could not have been students at all - just opportunist rogues finding an easy way to commit violence.
There isn't much to be learned from this situation, this blog. A few things though...
1) The government will never please the public what ever they do, and fascinatingly it is always the majority of the public who oppose.
2) The 'coalition' government does not exist.
3) Smashing offices and violent behaviour really doesn't get you anywhere apart from a bit of publicity advertising your face on the crimewatch website (which I'm sure they're texting all their friends about and not hiding at their nan's house).
4) I don't agree with the fee rises because of an absolute gem I read in the Times - "We are increasing our fees because every other good Uni is, and students won't think we are as good". I see this going round and round in circles for years!
5) Don't ever listen to me talking about politics as I know nothing and whatever I say is guaranteed to be complete shit.
Also, I have 3 offers for Uni next year, I'm definitely leaving Northampton! Crazy.
And it's my birthday in two days!
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