This article is about a peaceful protest movement that took place in Turkey. The protest was in Taksim Square where the government is looking to tear down a forested area to put up a new shopping mall. Protesters were hit with tear gas while chanting that they will not allow the A.K.P to take over Taksim. This movement is connected to the protesters being upset about the Turkey government supporting the Syrian rebels, which has led to car bombings spilling over into Turkey. Some protesters were quoted in saying that they are fed up with the government choosing what is built without the consent of the public. They want more school, not shopping malls. One protester stated “Where are the opera houses? The theaters? The culture and youth centers? What about those? They only choose what will bring them the most profit without considering what we need.”
Written by Patrick Weisgerber
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