War and anti war has long history. In every era of the history of world some cruel people go on war while other peaceful persons protested against the war. They hold anti war demonstrations to raise their voices. Protestors against war think that war is not the solution of any terrorist activity. Protestors always protest against war whether it is labeled as anti terrorism or any other religious labeling. Civilized and well managed anti war demonstrations started when United States colonized other weak countries through the use of power.
- First war resistance was held against the British wars. People protested to stop the war. They were those people who were loyal to the Great Britain.
- Next was the protest against civil war. This anti war demonstration was held on the grounds that any war which is initiated on the name of religion should be stopped. Due to this reason these wars are called civil wars.
- There were the resisters who were strictly against all wars held in 1914 to 1917 i.e. world war I. Protestors took out demonstrations and carried play cards of slogans which showed that public is against the war. These demos carry hundreds of thousands of people from the general public.
- In 1923 there was made a well managed war resisters league. This league was established by the people who participate in the anti war demonstrations of World War I.
- People have slogans against Vietnam War. They discourage the use of atomic weapons in the war.
- Anti war protestors have worked hard to prohibit the use of atomic weapons in the war holding after 9/11.
All over the world governments give right to speech against the activities happening in the world. This right is best exercised by the protestors. If they protest haphazardly it would not be beneficial. Here are some points which can make demonstration more useful.
- Demonstrations should be safe. Don’t destroy any thing during protests
- Protestors should strictly prohibit the use of weapons. Discourage even a simple pistol or knife.
- Sometimes boards carrying signs are used as weapon. So it is better to have light weighted sign boards not made of metal or any other heavy material.
- Slogans should not be too emotional.
- Don’t use public negatively. Protests should be aligned to civilian thoughts.
- Anti war demonstration should be for the betterment of all not just for the benefits of few who are handling over the protest.
- Generally anti war demos are carried over by political parties so the political parties should work for society.
- While making bill boards, use slogans written in large fonts. Font color should be a good contrast to the slogan board’s color. Colors should grab one’s eyes.
- While having an anti war demonstration you should also take care of clean up rules. Don’t make the area polluted. If possible sweep up the area used otherwise have a bin to collect the wastage made due to the protest.
- It is better to use large mega pixel cameras for the documentation of the demonstration.
- Productivity of anti war demonstration should be ensured.