Around one and a half million people took to the streets of Paris yesterday. Throughout France in towns and even villages the people came out with their “Je suis Charlie” signs (about 4 million people all across France), their pens and pencils held aloft, as they demonstrated their commitment to the principles of the French Republic.
Amongst the many creative signs and symbols in the crowds, one of my favourites was,
Osons vivre ensemble
which translated into English is something like
Let’s dare to live together
It takes courage and determination to accept difference, to respect the choices and beliefs of others, and to manage to do that while living together.
Another banner which struck me was this one –
Love is stronger than hate
Sign me up. I believe that and I choose to live according to that belief.
(by the way, these photos are not mine. I found them on web)
Heroes Not Zombies 