In our Western-leaning society, we often hear about the American & French Revolutions. They are often taught with a positive tone, and describe people fighting for their rights and defeating the status quo and rising up against inequality. This time, it was interesting to read about the Revolutions of Haiti & Spanish-America. Looking at revolutions in totality it is a reminder of the human spirit. While many of us appreciate the necessity of laws and taxes, there is a tipping point for all of us. Oppression and exploitation will only last for so long. Regimes that enact these same policies on their people should look back in history and realize that these types of behaviors will not be tolerated for long.
It was interesting to research the revolutions and rebellions that have happened over time. Wikipedia listed several hundred over the millennia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_revolutions_and_rebellions
It's a reminder that our destinies are not set and that action can be taken when things need to change.
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