Circumstance were much different. In Ghandi's case, people could use non-violent protest as a tactic, as they were much more self-sufficient. Living in an urban area in a consumer culture is much different, and requires different tactics. So these so called "greenies" who want to live in a squat and try to live outside the realms of normal society can do what they want? You condone the violence? That says a lot about your moral character...
What innocent lives were they endangering? Those of the local community and those walking home from a night out when they were caught in the melee. And of the police, who again put themselves in harms way to protect the civilians.
As a sign that they will not take the corporate takeover of the world without a fight. Actions speak much louder than words. Do you criticize those in Egypt who fought against a dictator with violence? Egypt & Tesco - an extremely realistic and appropriate comparison; you are really covering yourself in glory with your arguments, here!
That's an entirely subjective statement. I, for one, feel it is fine for people to loot from large corporations. People need to take back what is theirs. Are you totally and utterly serious????? It isn't a statement, it is THEFT! It isn't theirs it has been legitemately bought by an organisation to re-sell at a profit.......it is called business! You are priceless!
I wouldn't say innapropriate the way you are using it. Rather, they felt it was a better decision to stage different form of protest to gain more coverage of their cause. A riot is not an alternative form of protest, it is the last refuge of a desperate cause; and please do NOT do me the dis-service of taking my comment out of context and applying it to the harrying of the north or the invasion of the body snatchers
There are several reasons why they did not. First of all, it's not an easy thing to do. They would have to spend, most likely, years planning, preparing, and then running this cooperative. Maybe that isn't how they want to live their lives. Secondly, that would not result in any serious changes in the system. Just as one cannot take themselves out of a global system, it will not end with a small amount of people choosing differently. Now, I'm all for co-operatives, but I'd rather have those with the skills needed to run them do so, not people who are not capable, as you suggest.
So you are saying they couldn't be bothered? Or they took the easy way out? Even the simplest of souls can buy a product for one price and sell it at a profit; it has been happening for millennia. Bristol was founded on commerce and I cannot - for one moment - believe that out of all the "anti - tesco" brigade there were not a handful of people with the where-with-all to think that this idea would benefit them and their cause.
You're assuming there were petrol bombs. No I am not. I have given you access to the links as reported and it was reported that there were items found. If you choose not to believe it, that is your choice.
It was not just about a single shop, but about a global capitalist system. No it isn't, it is about a group of idiots who don't accept the democratic and lawful way a business operates. They could have taken the correct path and done the things I have already mentioned, but they didn't. They were going to break the law and endanger life; no pack drill, no argument.
