Posted October 01, 2017
Seriously, this isn't what I expect to see on the news in the 21st century. I'm not sure if they understand what 'democracy' is because this isn't.
Edit: Wait, they're attacking firefighters! What is this!? Why are they so determined to stop this vote that they'll commit atrocities against their own people?
"It is frightening. We are living in a world where human rights are being ignored.
What is happening at the moment is a mini revolution – the Catalans want a referendum and right now we are waiting for Guardias to arrive as that is what has been happening elsewhere. Old people have been attacked ... We are doing what we want to do which is just vote.
It has not been violent where we are but what we are hearing and seeing [is worrying]. Last night, I was outside the square eating sausages we cooked on the BBQ and talking about what tomorrow means and now we are talking about what Monday means and Tuesday. It is frightening. We are living in a world where human rights are being ignored. I think Catalonia deserves to be listened to.
If the rest of the world does not put its arms up and prevent the Spanish government from attacking peaceful demonstrators, then that is worrying.
I have got children with me at the moment. They know what is going on and they can feel this tension – it’s just not nice. You bring children up to be peaceful and seeing the establishment carry old ladies off. It would be great if everything news-wise shows what is really happenings."
Fiona Williamson, 44, from Barcelona
Edit: Wait, they're attacking firefighters! What is this!? Why are they so determined to stop this vote that they'll commit atrocities against their own people?
"It is frightening. We are living in a world where human rights are being ignored.
What is happening at the moment is a mini revolution – the Catalans want a referendum and right now we are waiting for Guardias to arrive as that is what has been happening elsewhere. Old people have been attacked ... We are doing what we want to do which is just vote.
It has not been violent where we are but what we are hearing and seeing [is worrying]. Last night, I was outside the square eating sausages we cooked on the BBQ and talking about what tomorrow means and now we are talking about what Monday means and Tuesday. It is frightening. We are living in a world where human rights are being ignored. I think Catalonia deserves to be listened to.
If the rest of the world does not put its arms up and prevent the Spanish government from attacking peaceful demonstrators, then that is worrying.
I have got children with me at the moment. They know what is going on and they can feel this tension – it’s just not nice. You bring children up to be peaceful and seeing the establishment carry old ladies off. It would be great if everything news-wise shows what is really happenings."
Fiona Williamson, 44, from Barcelona
Post edited October 01, 2017 by T.Hodd