The Flint water crisis is a drinking water contamination issue in Flint, Michigan that started in April, 2014. These past 3 years have been an extremely hard time for Flint residents since they have had no proper drinking or bathing water in 2 years, so residents have been taking a stand against the government by carrying around jugs full of dirty, unsafe drinking water coming from their faucets at home to protest against the inaction of the government. The residents have a lot of courage to be standing up to what they think is right and fighting for those rights, much like the “Freedom Riders” in the movie “The Butler”. In 2014, Flint, Michigan decided to switch their water source to the Flint River from Lake Huron because of them spiraling
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Residents have started to tote around the contaminated water in jugs, holding them high in the air as protest. At one point, a crowd of 150 protesters walked around the hallways of the Michigan State Capitol on a Thursday, calling for action to fix the contaminated water. Soon those protests were moved to the Romney building which holds the governor’s office. State officers stopped them from leaving the lobby, so they stood, chanting and waving bottles of dirty water for around 20 minutes. (“150 Crows Michigan Capitol In Protest Over Flint Water Crisis”) Claire McClinton said she wanted to see Governor Rick Snyder take more time with the city residents. “He has no interest in the well-being of Flint. He had interest only in the dollar,” McClinton said. “Treat my city like you treat your daughter Treat our people like you treat your dollar.” (“Flint Water Crisis Protest at Two-Year Mark Urges Change”) Protesters like Tony Palladino protested among the people but didn’t mind saying a few harsh words towards the fellow protesters and residents. “You guys understand, it’s been two years going on,” he said. “I’m going to say something none of you are going to like to hear, but it’s true. Flint lives don’t matter. Listen to me: Flint lives don’t matter. You know why I can say that? (Governor Rick Snyder) isn’t here. He’s in Europe. That’s no coincidence… This is the city of Flint
Residents have started to tote around the contaminated water in jugs, holding them high in the air as protest. At one point, a crowd of 150 protesters walked around the hallways of the Michigan State Capitol on a Thursday, calling for action to fix the contaminated water. Soon those protests were moved to the Romney building which holds the governor’s office. State officers stopped them from leaving the lobby, so they stood, chanting and waving bottles of dirty water for around 20 minutes. (“150 Crows Michigan Capitol In Protest Over Flint Water Crisis”) Claire McClinton said she wanted to see Governor Rick Snyder take more time with the city residents. “He has no interest in the well-being of Flint. He had interest only in the dollar,” McClinton said. “Treat my city like you treat your daughter Treat our people like you treat your dollar.” (“Flint Water Crisis Protest at Two-Year Mark Urges Change”) Protesters like Tony Palladino protested among the people but didn’t mind saying a few harsh words towards the fellow protesters and residents. “You guys understand, it’s been two years going on,” he said. “I’m going to say something none of you are going to like to hear, but it’s true. Flint lives don’t matter. Listen to me: Flint lives don’t matter. You know why I can say that? (Governor Rick Snyder) isn’t here. He’s in Europe. That’s no coincidence… This is the city of Flint