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By admin on Sep 26, 2006 | In Paganarchy, Indymedia | 1 feedback »
Link: http://www.indymedia.ie/article/78631
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At 8 a.m. the convoy of workers, headed by 2 jeeps containing men in dark glasses, obviously essential for a grey, wet, morning, and 5 minibuses drove at the crowd [of peaceful protestors], barely stopping short of ploughing through the front line of women and children. At this second, an historic, awesome and brave act of non-violent direct action began as the front line women began to say the rosary, accompanied by everybody on the picket line. The initial reaction by the Gardai and the convoy of workers was one of stunned silence, nobody knew what to do, and shocked disbelief was obvious as the prayers that were loudly said witnessed the opposition paralysed.
Not pagan, and not anarchist, but I love the power of people's spirituality shining through into effective action.
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Supporters are asked to organise vigils and actions in their own area (at Shell garages, Irish govt embassies) or, if possible make their way to Erris to blockade the road in fron of the refinery.
There will be a bus leaving Dublin on Thursday 9th at 6PM and returning (if everyone hasn't been arrested) on Friday afternoon. The protest is planned for early in the morning. Send an email to Dublinshelltosea@gmail.com for more info. Help send Shell to Sea!
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