Next topic up for discussion among the committee: This one is my personal favorite topic I wish to discuss. The horrible and vicious shooting of a one Christine Jones, school teacher and omni-pathetic activist. Let us first establish the facts here before I let loose. Alright, so this poor, innocent woman was struck by a riot-policeman�s rubber bullet whilst attending a slain African American�s funeral. This unarmed man had been put to death at the executioner�s whim or street justice known as police brutality. The city had been burning for a week before the unprovoked act of firing on the crowd of mourners occured. I have met this woman and I feel at least somewhat qualified in making the following statements: This is a woman who feels strongly that our society should adhere to a strict set of rules and conduct. [I have no problem whatsoever with that, because if anything I share her beliefs on some levels. Though I have a certain degree more of the required level of commitment that is necessary for change. Like her, I too feel that we have been sold a lemon. For me, complaining and marching, and gathering with those who would provide �solutions� to said problems, but lack the courage to stand against the Enemy, is unacceptable. After these terrible actions took place, this woman screamed �foul�. She submitted to an interview on the Jane Norris Show, which is a bastion of facist republican thought. She cried for sympathy by sniveling about the situation. I say, accept responsibility, those who would and are desirous of change must clearly install into their thought process that they have elected to wage war against the Enemy. Certain risks come with this noble profession. A soldier makes the choice, and understands, that he may be placed in harm�s way. People have fought oppression since the dawn of time. Injury, death, and other uncomfortable situations are part of this occupation�s hazards. To whine about the potential results of your commitment distracts you from what you are fighting for. For the truly committed, it is not sympathy for which you seek, it is an understanding and support for the Cause. That is what defines those who will accomplish change from those who contribute to the continuation of the problem. Which leads into our next topic, the ELF. Recently there has been a rise in the level of overall awareness regarding what is rotten in Denmark. Demonstrations, protests, boycotts etc., have flooded the air waves of the evening news. One such group that has as of late been spotlighted is the ELF (the Environmental Liberation Front). This group is the extremist of those we have blazoned across the idiot box at such events as the WTO riots in Seattle, the IMF protests in DC, and recently the uprising at the FTAA summit. next page |