I am NOT using "the language of the gutter press", not would I contemplate repeating word-for-word garbage by some of the most morally corrupt organisations funded almost exclusively by a small number of wealthy individuals or institutions with dubious investment profiles and an axe to grind. I am quite capable of forming my own opinions, but thank you for checking just to be sure. I always appreciate having to justify things like this to random strangers who may or may not just be trolling
I was (and still am) simply drawing a comparison between this action and with what is currently occurring in other parts of the world right now, to demonstrate my point that it is irresponsible, wrong and reprehensible for a few individuals acting under the auspices of a global organisation (with easily enough liquidity to fund significant research into the problems which these people are [rightly or wrongly] fighting against, or to eliminate the third world debt) to use a confrontational approach which inconveniences, harasses or intimidates others.
I know you'll say it isn't an inconvenience - but it plainly was if it prevented the power station from running. You'll also probably ask who it harassed or intimidated. Well, we're on a rail forum so lets just consider the effect on the driver. Will any driver delivering to this power station, on this line or in fact anywhere around the country think twice over the next few weeks if they get an odd aspect or see a large group of people lineside?
So yes, to summarise - they
are terrorists IMHO. And while it may seem arrogant to you, I can't see any point about which you can rationally disagree.
And to strike while the iron is hot (so to speak), about "
peaceful" protests -
By taking direct action and breaking any law, their choice of action to "protest" is by any reasonable definition unpeaceful. In fact, I believe there may be an argument that all protests by assembly or demonstration could be called unpeaceful, as those who take part have failed to come to the table and air their grievances - or to listen to a balanced or reasonable argument and accept defeat. Again, I can't see how any other conclusion may be reached from either a point of logic or reason, and would be delighted if you could maybe come up with a response which I haven't addressed in this (increasingly verbose) response.
Have a wonderful day.
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+1
There will always be an "out crowd", looking to rally against the "system"...