What do we want? Some thoughts on violence on demos. |
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| Size | 4 x A4 pages | |
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This leaflet was written after attending the Social Justice demo in support of the sacked Liverpool Dockers on April 12th 1997. But it comes out of things the authors have seen on demo after demo, over many years of involvement in local, national and international class struggles... We, and many long-time revolutionaries and activists we have talked to, feel the need to point out actions and behaviour which we see as pointless and destructive, and the need for tactics and imagination when it comes to fighting the coppers and the state apparatus behind them... It is important to state here that we are totally in favour of class violence, as one of many tactics against the state, the rich and powerful who run our lives, and the coppers, screws and other lackeys who defend them. A common phrase amongst groups now days is "non-violent direct action". This leaflet looks at why violence should not be discarded as a tactic. It also mentions a number of points people should remember when attending livelier events -- "some helpful tips for a good day out". This leaflet is still as relevant today as it was in 1997 when it was written. |
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| Available from | Haringey Solidarity Group | |