In the haze of the sixties, a spirit did rise,
Hippies and dreamers reached for the skies.
With flowers and peace signs, they took to the street,
Their voices united, their message was sweet.
Daisies in rifle barrels, a symbol so bold,
Their defiance of violence, a story retold.
But today's protest, in a different light,
Masked faces and chaos, shrouded in night.
We condemn the violence, the harm and the pain,
In the name of a cause, it's all but in vain.
Let us strive for peace, in actions and word,
For a future where all voices can be heard.
Comparing Palestinian protests to the anti-war movements of the 1960s overlooks the nuanced differences in tactics, motivations, and contexts, perpetuating a false equivalence that undermines the violence of the Palestinian protest of today.
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