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Scaling the Golden Gate cables for a free Tibet!!!!!
sorry for the main stream media link- hopefully there will be some indy sources soon!!!
Great direct action. beautiful, people, just beautiful!!!
Three protesters are tethered together 150 feet up on the bridge, with banners across the cables that read, "One World One Dream," and "Free Tibet '08."
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local&id=6066082
Three protesters are tethered together 150 feet up on the bridge, with banners across the cables that read, "One World One Dream," and "Free Tibet '08."
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local&id=6066082
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Four people had been arrested by California Highway Patrol, while the three protesters remained suspended from the bridge. One of the climbers told a local radio station in a telephone interview conducted from his perch that he was part of group Students for a Free Tibet.
We need to keep up the resistance.
The banner hangs are amazing and inspirational to the world. Thanks to all who sacrificed.
As the Olympic Torch travels the world – massive protests from the Tibetan and Burmese communities have drawn international attention to China ’s lack of human rights and press freedom. In recent weeks, Chinese police have reportedly killed over 100 Tibetans who were peacefully protesting in their communities, and their human rights actions have become worse in response to being Olympic hosts.
In Paris , thousands protested the torch – hanging giant banners from the Eiffel Tower , forcing authorities to cut the torch run short and extinguishing the torch three times. In the UK , dozens were arrested in acts of civil disobedience, including a banner hang off the Westminster Bridge in front of Parliament. And in two days here in San Francisco , thousands will flood the streets from across North America – raising their voices in objection to China ’s attempt to use the Olympics to hide their atrocities in Tibet . Massive civil disobedience and non-violent direct action is expected – as the Tibetan community, their allies, and committed people for justice rise up.
For photos, video, press release, and the story from today – please visit: http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/
One option is that there really is no Homeland Security regimen, how many of billions of dollars later. Where'd the money go-- into torture in Iraq?
Or else, the government wanted those banners up there.
Oh, BTW, when you turn next to the boycott movement, why not add in a "Free Afghanistan" component. That'll let you draw on the American tradition of Olympics boycotts:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American-led_boycott_of_the_1980_Summer_Olympics
Blocking traffic is so yesterdays news- we are at a critical junction and we need to make our points now!