I am unequivacle in my disgust at the decision to jail them for 4/5 years
I am also minded of the massacre by Hamas in Israel! When reasonable discourse is prevented or hidden – then the result is an excessive response. So just as I recognise the angst behind the actions of Hamas I also recognise the lack of proper discussion and action regarding the climate crisis. For the law to act with such venom is surely beyond the concepts of a democratic society.. This is further compounded by the fact that violent criminals are being released early from prison to make room for peaceful protestors. I have already posted that I believe that Just Stop Oil could be more creative, but I do not criticise the need for direct action. I am a long time supporter of GREENPEACE. Also yesterday saw the publication of a criticism of governmment ministers in the Covid crisis (deaths approx. 230000).
It also raises concerns regarding the judiciary – we have seen what the politicalisation of law in America results in (and we might have some horror stories in the future?). The law was created by the Tory Government, and thisbjudge obviously is a petrol head with a lack of empathy and concern for the planet! Obviously the law has to be obeyed or face the consequences.
Interesting phone in on James O’Brien – driving whilst using a mobile phone and causing an accident resulting in death will cost the economy over a million, and the perpurtrator will possibly get 6 months suspended. This judgement reeks of a vindictive past government! On the positive – Lammy has restored the UK contribution to the UN in Gaza. (UNWRA). A small gesture but an important one – I do wonder what the role of Starmers wife being a Jew is having on him? I do not mean this in any malicious way but there is an impact of a close family tie?
Also the main reason for Just Stop Oil is the publicity for the cause – a success there. And predictably the Mail, Telegraph and Express continue to demean their readers with horrific propaganda. Amusingly those readers are visibly uncomfortable when presented with facts!
Interesting visit to the supermarket where I was told on entry that it was cash only! It reiterates how vulnerable we are to a cyber attack? I think they had a similar event in Ireland a while back which lasted weeks? People shopping using IOU’s and honesty box’s.