Sorry to disappoint MsAnneThrope
The camp had a
drink and drug free onsite policy, of course a few pints were had in all 3 of the pubs, which is where the community leason work happened, as well as helping quite well local economy in these times of crisis; All in all, from talking to locals, i have family in the next town, we were very well recieved despite earlier local fears that their lovely village would be in danger due to cider swilling drug taking ignorant punks. Personally, the atmosphere we created i think was admirable.
We visited;
- Killeens benefited mostly, a fine bar, lots of top music and wide range of people
- lukers, where they allowed us to put on dvd screenings of the powerdown series, where we hope the documentary will get its premiere
- Bridge inn, the quietest of the 3 where a few quiet sups were had.
In fact, many said that our parade was the the best thing to happen to the town in a long long time, smiles and color everywhere
All those arrested took non violent direct action and most expected to be arrested prior to their action, their actions founded on their beliefs and the lengths they are willing to take to change things for the better
I wont be going to copenhagen, but support those who are, ill be here with many more in barcelona (where i live) taking action in solidarity with rest around planet seeking change (like
peruvian indegenous, many now massacred, to name but 1 who are fighting to protect the destruction of their home, 70% of peruvian amazonian rainforest) - what do you do about things, by the way... (Perhaps you have a little bit too much
time on your hands)
Unfortunately most people unfamiliar with these techniques still see
NVDA (NON-violent direct action) as violent ransacking of cities.
the vast majority of us who put our bodies on the line are peaceful, constructive, inclussive and doing what they can to change their own little worlds; house, friends, community...
In terms of Irish vids, here was a short one
Regards from BCN (by the way, views on ideas for change here online
here)
Dunk