Heated Debates With Toby and Jenson

Jenson and Toby have been debating the rights and wrongs of Extreme Protests, such as those by “Just Stop Oil” or “Insulate Britain” 

 

Jenson – Against extreme protests 

 

Although we can all agree on the fact that the needs of these incompetent protesters need to be met so our country can move forward, I strongly believe that these disruptive protests do more harm than good. As we all know, they have put everyone’s lives at severe risk, with them not even clearing the way for the most important reasons. Some have questioned whether these things will prompt our stupid politicians to act. No matter what, I think that we can all agree that these protests, moving in the right direction, is the wrong type of action. From Just Stop Oil blocking the roads saying that we shouldn't use ANY more oil from now on where there is an energy crisis, (why didn't they do it before?!)  our government should be supporting these messages and finding a solution, not just allowing our policing tyrants to allow them to go onto the M25 and disrupt hundreds or possible thousands of lives. If you're thinking about it, they are literally creating MORE pollution by having these vehicles sitting at idle! People are now no longer supporting their cause (which we should, but not their actions) and Insulate Britain telling motorists to drive at 20 MPH! 20! Is there going to be any point driving?! 

 

Toby – For extreme protests 

 

Despite years of petitions and movements against climate change, Governments are not doing enough, and we need more drastic changes than ever before. Due to this, the children of today have feel like they have no choice but to take more extreme action. Moreover, even though they cherish valuable artefacts, and historical paintings, the world is priceless and therefore they believe they should do whatever is takes to protect it. 

Climate change activists have tried everything. Guarding trees about to be cut down, blocking off roads to cut down emissions, protesting on the streets but the government refuses to change. 228 countries worldwide have student protests, thousands of people have joined the just stop oil campaign and yet, still the planet only gets warmer. 

 

Jenson -  

Yes, I think that we can all agree that the disruptive protesters' needs must be met, but their actions will just stop people from supporting their cause. Why deliberately spill soup on one of the world's best paintings which could be sold to help their cause and help the Government fund what they want? These treasures aren't like Earth, but you are literally creating more pollution by blocking the M25! What is the point?! People thought you were environmentalist activists but if you want support for your cause, help the public out and not disrupt their daily lives. Extinction rebellion glued themselves to trains and blocked emergency services, so what do your incompetent people want? People to not be able to receive emergency aid and block people from using environmentally friendly modes of transport? People should have the right to protest about anything, from the monarchy to why we are called London! However, these measures put their lives and people's lives at risk. It must stop! So, what do you think about blocking people from getting on with their daily lives, and not disrupting the people who make the decisions? 

 

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