Protester Shot in Head, Run Over in Genoa

Joe R. Golowka joeG at ieee.org
Sun Jul 22 17:49:21 PDT 2001



>In that context, any violence used at this protest is
> basically self-defense by the working class against the exploiting class.
> Joe R. Golowka
>
>
> Oh perfect.
>
> "That context" is in your head. For everyone
> else, the context is the contrary.

When were you appointed the spokesperson for everyone else? I'm not the only person who feels this way.


> Whoever
> can't see the difference shouldn't be in
> politics. Not that you're in politics.

And what does it mean to be "in politics?"


> Put it this way. I've got a neighbor from
> South America.
(snip)
>On his truck he
> has two bumper stickers. One says, "Proud
> to be union." The other says, "Catholic
> schools save taxpayers money." He and his
> wife are raising three kids. One has joined
> the Marines. Well-behaved to a fault; calls
> me "sir." Periodically they have religious
> services in their home.
>
> Question: why should he look at you, given
> your statement, as anything other than someone
> from a galaxy far, far away?

Because I'm not from a galaxy far, far away. Or you could point out that the Pope supports many of the more moderate demands of the protestors. And so do unions (some unions support the more radical demands, too).

Joe



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