Can you remain objective towards Ukrainians' situation?

If you read Dutch then this banner (see first picture) is a powerful discussion starter.

I had an interview lined up in Amsterdam. I decided to go an hour early and walk to the venue instead of taking the tram. It makes for an excellent trip through the lively city and a brain cleanser.

On the way to my interview, which was one of the weirdest ones I've had, I stumbled upon the Farmer's Protest. I've read a lot about it and honestly it is wise to stay updated with the current affairs of the country. It was very interesting to see it firsthand.

It was a huge gathering with loads of people coming together. A lot of trucks, tractors, speakers blaring energetic music, farmers and supporters wearing same colored bandanas. A powerful atmosphere and a passionate cause.

There were a couple of journalists interviewing farmers, people dancing in the center, and many others having a conversation about the problem.

There's a lot to take in and the perspective of the farmers VS. the lawmakers is a fiesty battle. It is interesting to see what will happen especially with the food shortage scare, especially in the long run.

There was one section among the trucks which said that the farmers were being censored by mainstream media. I was not able to talk to anyone from that section because most of them were busy being recorded or being interviewed. But I am really interested to know how are they being censored. It is possible that news about the farmers is being published but the farmers are not happy with what is beigg withheld and what is being shown to the general public.

One thing is certain, no farmers no food. I was able to speak to a few farmers as this genuinely intrigued me. However, I was not able to get down to the roots. It is of course a very branchy problem. A lot of things are pissing off the farmers. There are the short term cons and then there are the long term cons. I am still not very educated on this issue to have a strong opinion. I have been keeping up with the nitrogen, carbon, covid, and now the new water problems here along with the long lasting housing problem. It is all very important.

Since the start of the farmers protest a lot of other groups have tagged along and made it a bigger procession. People are speaking out and loud about different things they don't agree with. Covid deniers climate change deniers are also among the groups joining the processions in some cities.

Coming back to the first picture. I asked a guy standing front of it and he immediately replied "it's not mine" and walked away. I chuckled a little but I really wanted to know why was this statement made. It has to do with the current housing problem. But then again, according to recent stats a large chunk of Ukrainians in NL are tax paying employees and reducing the pressure of employers by filling in unemployed spots. and a smaller chunk have entered the rental "free market" paying well above average because under the temporary protection act we aren't allowed to avail the "public housing" system.

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