I realize that protest paintings are not exactly in vogue but I've done many.

We can't forget what happened on May 4th 1970 when four students gave up their lives because they had the American constitutional right of peaceful protest. They gave up their lives. And to sing that song in that spot on that anniversary was very emotional for us.

What if you threw a protest and no one showed up? The lack of angst and anger and emotion is a big positive.

But on second thought after I decreed the state of emergency I came to the conclusion that that was impossible to achieve without bloodshed because the street protesters were full of anger and nearly out of control. This is why I thought we needed to find another way out.

I have not lost faith in God. I have moments of anger and protest. Sometimes I've been closer to him for that reason.

We of Africa protest that in this day and age we should continue to be treated as lesser human beings than other races.