‘March for the Alternative’ - 26th March - London
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DotCommunist
So many particulars. So many questions.
whose choice was it to go crown on that?
Andrew Hertford
Chocolate Jesus
DotCommunist
So many particulars. So many questions.
better the 12 normal people than three have a go tories I suppose. Best of.
BigTom
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yeah I read that yesterday 
any details on what he'd actually done? I know violent disorder was the charge but wondering exactly what he'd done to get the charge - apparently someone went down for 12 months for violent disorder after throwing a plastic bottle at the israeli embassy gates a few years back! fucking bullshit and yeah fuck pleading guilty if you'll still get a custodial for it, might as well make the bastards work even if you've got very little chance of getting off.
any details on what he'd actually done? I know violent disorder was the charge but wondering exactly what he'd done to get the charge - apparently someone went down for 12 months for violent disorder after throwing a plastic bottle at the israeli embassy gates a few years back! fucking bullshit and yeah fuck pleading guilty if you'll still get a custodial for it, might as well make the bastards work even if you've got very little chance of getting off.
BigTom
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http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9128855.Talented_student_jailed_over_riot/
Threw two placard sticks at police outside of fortnum and mason on the 26th. Gets 12 months. lessons to be learnt: mask up, don't hand yourself in, don't expect justice. I bet he thought that he'd get a fine or a suspended sentence, I doubt he could have hurt anyone throwing placard sticks, certainly not riot police.. now he's in prison for a year (or 6 months I guess he could be out on good behaviour?)
Is there a way of finding out where he is going to jail? would be nice to send him a letter.. had the thought of starting a wordpress blog with details of anti-cuts protesters who have been jailed and where they are so people can write / send postal orders to them
Threw two placard sticks at police outside of fortnum and mason on the 26th. Gets 12 months. lessons to be learnt: mask up, don't hand yourself in, don't expect justice. I bet he thought that he'd get a fine or a suspended sentence, I doubt he could have hurt anyone throwing placard sticks, certainly not riot police.. now he's in prison for a year (or 6 months I guess he could be out on good behaviour?)
Is there a way of finding out where he is going to jail? would be nice to send him a letter.. had the thought of starting a wordpress blog with details of anti-cuts protesters who have been jailed and where they are so people can write / send postal orders to them
TopCat
Putin fanboy
This bit from The York Post encapsulates the establishment approach....
"But at some point during the demonstration, Fernie crossed the line. Possibly under the influence of drink, he chose to resort to violence. By doing that, he undermined everything he believed in. Social justice is achieved through argument, not mob rule. Today he is paying the price. There is no satisfaction at all in that, but at least we hope he has learned a lesson."
"But at some point during the demonstration, Fernie crossed the line. Possibly under the influence of drink, he chose to resort to violence. By doing that, he undermined everything he believed in. Social justice is achieved through argument, not mob rule. Today he is paying the price. There is no satisfaction at all in that, but at least we hope he has learned a lesson."
Andrew Hertford
Chocolate Jesus
Or alternatively don't go on a peaceful demonstration and start throwing stuff at people. You'd be amazed at how many of us manage to do just that. I've never hidden my face at a demo and I'm not going to start now.
However I agree that 12 months seems too harsh in this case.
Well maybe you should consider it. Take into thought the publication of pictures from the recent anti EDL demos, and how many of those pictures are unpixilated. It's not a nice thing to have to consider, I know, and I can understand why people wouldn't want to do it, especially when you do have the intention of being on a peaceful demo but with the resurgence of sites such as Redwatch, the EDL taking an interest with regards to attacking anti cuts demos, and the ever expanding use of the shits that are F.I.T, it's something which has to be in peoples minds.
TopCat
Putin fanboy
It was a violent demo from the beginning. The Police started the trouble in the morning.
fractionMan
Custom Title
12 months. ffs. You can get less for putting someone in hospital.
DotCommunist
So many particulars. So many questions.
it's a clear message. Priorities lie with suppressing political dissent rather than addressing the seriousness of the individuals actions.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
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There isnt any resurgance of Redwatch,its only updated every now and then and when it is its quite sparse.
There isnt any resurgance of Redwatch,its only updated every now and then and when it is its quite sparse.
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
was meant to be July 8, but I cant see any report of it
TopCat
Putin fanboy
The met police web site (press site) said it had been postponed to the 12th July? Hazy memory though.
Ground Elder
Well-Known Member
Not the catchiest of chants, but maybe it'll catch on.
sounds like some shite his dad would write tbh.
stethoscope
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Just announced on BBC, Gilmour has got 16 months.
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