The dictionary definition of the word, demonstration is a public exhibition of the attitude of a group of persons toward a controversial issue, or other matter, made by picketing, parading, etc.. In other words, it is another form of criticism.
The recent protest on the controversial ISA is a case in point. How nice it would be if both the government and the demonstrators could come to an agreement that it could be held in a public place with the organisers of the demonstrations guaranteeing, it would be held peacefully.
What better venue to hold it than in a stadium? It would ensure that the public would not be inconvenienced by traffic jams, etc.. In such a controlled condition, the duty of the police is only to stand guard. To watch that everything is proceeding in an orderly manner without any chaos.
This would avoid direct confrontation between the police and demonstrators unnecessarily. In addition, both parties would have fulfilled their responsibilities though each in a different mode. Nonetheless the burden has been discharged by both sides the police and demonstrators respectively.
Not forgetting its therapeutic effect on the picketers. For this has enabled them to release their anger and pent up emotion on the issue. Thus cutting down the number of heart attacks in the country ( just joking ).
On the part of the government, it must take the issue(s) raised by the demonstrators seriously and positively. And to immediately attend to the matter with a view to rectifying it. This is the secret antidote to lessening dissatisfactions in the country.
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