FWD: ANTI-WTO: Don't throw the radicals overboard

[Rich Littleton]

I second what Scot said.

I'll add one item.

Back in the 60s, when I was state coordinator for Nebraskans For Peace, we
got a report on non-violence.  It said that the organizations that use
violence generally get more done.

I was bothered by this report and would like to see a well-researched
counter report.

However, note the complete lack of progress in getting campaign finance
reform.  (Complete lack!!!)  Maybe we should send a note to the Eugene
people and suggest that they visit Wash. D.C.

later,

Rich

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On Fri, 17 Dec 1999, Scot Harkins on SCN.org wrote:

> I think it's interesting to remember that civil disobedience, especially as
> employed in protest environments, will involve breaking the law.  Protestors
> are willing to be tried and jailed for their beliefs, though the actual
> charges are more likely to be things like "obstructing traffic".
> 
> The public consequences of such actions as blocked traffic will be to make
> people late.  It may be worse if one or more people are blocked in the
> course of getting to a hospital.  To that end, it is right and proper that
> those breaking the law and who refuse to desist are subject to arrest.
> Their arrest makes their point, while their efforts have real affects on
> innocent parties.  One of those affects, hopefully, will be awareness of the
> subject matter, along with the inconvenience (or worse).
> 
> As to the anarchists...  They clearly crossed a line in purposely destroying
> property.  Most admit it.  At the same time, many officers crossed a line
> with their actions.  It was a sad day all around, and it's not clearly any
> single group's fault.
> 
> The current review of city preparations will probably prove more damning
> than anything.  The city _knew_ violent protestors were coming, yet their
> preparations were woefully inadequate.  Everyone will have their share of
> blame, but the city made a messy bed in which to lay.
> 
> 
> Scot
> 
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