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Time magazine's decision to name another abstract Person of the Year is dividing opinion and generating a lot of discussion — which is probably the point.
The magazine named "The Protester" its Person of the Year on NBC's "Today" show Wednesday:
Time magazine's Richard Stengel announces who made the cover as Person of the Year.
Full story: TODAY.com: Time magazine reveals its Person of the Year 2011
Reaction divided into three main camps:
- No way!
From Chris Gomez, a naval supply officer from the Dallas area:
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Bobby Ghosh, a Time editor, relayed this reaction:
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- Way!
From Eddie Goldman, a self-described activist from New York:
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- Huh?
"The protesters: OK," said Karen Duncan of Springfield, Mass.
"I think they are a little bit crazy for coming out and protesting, but everyone has their own opinion," Duncan told NBC station WWLP of Springfield.
For its part, Time had little hesitation.
"There was a lot of consensus among our people," Stengel said on "Today." "It felt right."
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When I first looked at the silhouette, i thought it was a terrorist.
Obviously it's Anonymous.
Before anybody claims victory to his/her political cause; understand it is the ' Protestor ' who won person of the year. That can embody Arab Spring, OWS, the Tea Party or anyone else protesting a situation/government they feel is unjust. Let's revel in the fact we live in a country that allows such discourse, and at least agree on one thing; Freedom of speech and ' peaceful ' assembly is for all.
Time is courageous to recognize the legitimacy of the masses rising against the oppressive governments, leaders and multi-national corporations. Perusing daily news day after day, whether political or business, and it is clear why people are angry and feeling betrayed by unethical behaviors of those in power. I have felt inspired by many who are speaking out despite their fear of reprisal, in the arab countries, Europe and the US. Spiritual practitioners and faith leaders increasingly are playing roles to help bring about a new global ethic that emphasises justice and compassion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2CZZ0vhS8U
Of course it "felt right." What kind of idiot ever does something that doesn't seem like a good idea at the time?
Still a stupid choice. "The Protester?" Please. If Time Magazine could actually define who "The Protester" is, that would be one thing. But, they can't. No one can. Not even "The Protesters."
Thank you Time magazine, and stand up (for what you believe in) to all protesters!
ows is a joke!!!!!!!!!!!!! my vote is SEAL TEAM 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!