Rights and wrongs of protesting

Before we go too far into this post I want to make one thing very clear: I am not suggesting that people shouldn't be able to protest.

But reading this article on the BBC Website makes me question whether most people have a understanding of what makes a good protest. Why this guy thinks that wasting a disgustingly large amount of water, when we are already being warned of drought conditions this summer is a good idea is beyond me.

Protesting when done in the right way can do some good, I took part in the 'Make Poverty History' campaign last year, and marched round Edinburgh which was peaceful, well organized and supported by a great deal of the general public.

This has already caused derision from the same general public and hopefully the legal action that the water companies almost have to pursue will be successful.

The worst part of this in my humble opinion is the way this guy tries to dress it up as art, this is quite clearly a way for this guy to get his name in the press (which is why I'm refraining from mentioning it) and ought to be seen for the sham it is.

While our system of water isn't perfect, there also needs to be a greater understanding (in this and a lot of other things) that having clean water delivered straight to our home, and then (for some) not having to pay for exactly what is used is such a priviledge compared to some areas of the world that still don't have access to clean water.

Perhaps when everyone has a greater understanding of how lucky we are in this country then some of the things we take for granted will be better respected.