A Smaller, Different Way Of Protesting.

The arrest of blogger chris spivey has made me think.
I followed news via his friends updates on twitter and facebook.
They bombared the essex police station with calls asking for information.

When i was young(er) we would have organised a vigil outside the station.
As large a presence as could be mustered to publicise, agitate and inform.
Three people becomes five then eight very quickly.

It was the same with any problems with local and county councils.
Down to the offices with quickly prepared leaflets explaining and discussing the issues.
We always tried to involve the local trade unionists and newspapers.

We even visited council executives and councillors homes.
A peaceful yet noisy, in your face protest.
Clear issues, clear demands with humour never anger.

We were always a small group but we got the message across.
Things happened things changed.

With the mobile communications of today organising flash mobs quickly should be easy.
A few concerned people in every village, town and city getting in people faces, putting over the message.
Then melting away to plan for the next day of action.

Protest Agitate Inform.

We dont need to be political.
We just need to care.
Things can change - if we get off our knees.