Original article on www.todayshuman.com
Just mere days after the terrorist attacks that caused so much turmoil, sadness, and anger across France, the country rose up and proved to the world that they would not let these acts destroy their spirit and what they stand for. In the confusion of trying to find answers to why these events occurred, emotions ran high and it seemed everyone had an opinion. Such deep emotion could cause a further divide in a an already divided country, but France showed the world that they are not just political parties, but a united country that can stand together in the largest gathering ever in the history of France and all in the name of unity.
Whether individuals came to promote freedom of speech in response to the Charlie Hebdo killing, to show support of the families and victims, or any other reason, the sheer amount of people that did was quite stunning.
I interviewed one native Parisian who attended the rally in Paris to speak about his experiences and views.
23 year-old Amaël Pilven is from a Paris suburb and lives very close to the city, so he has been witness to what the city has been going through in the recent days. He has a Masters Degree in Public Affairs from the Sciences Po, a University specialized in political sciences, located in the center of Paris (in the VII arrondissement).
Why did you, personally, attend the rally today?
