[OPINION] Activism is not a waste of time

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'Yes, the road to freedom will be filled with inconveniences and sacrifices, but the rewards that lie ahead are still worth fighting for'

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Activism has become a very popular word these past few months. Left and right,

While there are those that view activism as youth empowerment, social change, or the voice of the people, others have come to see it as a waste and a sign of rebellion.When the Filipino people were tired of Martial Law, they resorted to activism. People rallied, and we now know this as the People Power Movement or the 1st EDSA Revolution.

But even if I myself am detached from activism, it is really a headscratching moment every time someone brings about these criticisms. It has made me realize that people would rather think of the short-term rather than the long-term. Yes, the road to freedom will be filled with inconveniences and sacrifices, but the rewards that lie ahead are still worth fighting for.

Instead of being a reason for prosecution, activism should be a right. It is a right – one we've long denied for fear of being criticized for going against the status quo. People should be allowed to voice what they think, of regardless of what others think. There should not be an air of fear around the idea of being active on social issues. Rather, people should be admired for how they take action on social issues.

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