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Jail solidarity update, and THOUGHTS
by JohnRPGH Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003 at 6:38 PM

Account of jail solidarity as of 9PM, and thoughts on our future.

Me and a few others went down to the jail for solidarity around 8. There were 4 of us, joined by 3 others. The clerk at the desk I believe said that Joey was being arraigned BEFORE 7 am. Don't take my word totally on this..but I am 90% sure those were the exact words. Then I had to leave..but I think Matt went down and will post his account also.

Also..

<br>There are a few things I believe we definately have to do. First off, the attendance i believe was dissapointing at best. We should have had far greater numbers, we only stretched half a block, even when only taking up half the road. We must get a better turnout or we will never be able to defend ourselves from the police. More protective banners are also necessary.</br>
<br>I believe it is time we stop worrying 100% about people's 'safety' when it comes to the police pushing us around. I think we need to start organizing to engage the police if they want a confrontation, and hold the street. The only way we can truly have our revolution is if we throw off the authority of those in power, and not sheepishly back down for fear of being arrested. We need to be more organized, have more tight blocs, more protection, and organization. We have to be prepared to do what is necessary to accomplish our goals, and need to let EVERYONE know what we are doing in the confusion. We need to find out a way to let everyone know a head of time exactly what we are going to do if...the police tell us to leave, arrest some people, even attack us.
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<br> I think the activist community as a whole needs to talk about this...I don't know if we can have a meeting about this at 1877 or anywhere else.

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