Tiananmen Square

I was aware of the incident at Tienanmen Square; I've been assigned tons of humans rights and communism projects in my high school career and also did a photojournalism stint for a photography class. Even though I was no stranger to the events, they hit me like a brick wall every time I see them, especially in video form. It's one thing to read about the events in a textbook, but to watch the video, see images, and hear from the survivors is a whole other level. It really makes you realize that not everyone has those basic rights for freedom. It's also hard to believe that a government can mow down their own people; innocent, peaceful, and unarmed people. It's a culture shock every time I revisit the subject.