Even though i liked what i saw the last days in the east, lots of people going for what they want, there is some important questions to put, especially to an article like this....
The text refers to campaigning and media coverage with, besides others, the beautiful result that the housing question is on the agenda of the local politicians. So, you take things in your own hands, to finally have it 'on the agenda', and let the politicians decide on our lives once again?
Media coverage is a political game, with vertical structures on all sides, in contrary to for example handing out leaflets, which is so much more direct and honoust- and the 'people of the east' are also very good at. And then... white collar criminals, isnt it obvious that all of us are criminals, aint there better arguments? I wouldnt want to draw a line between criminals and none criminals, and if so, in this society of repression and control i prefer a lot more to be on the side of the criminals... And squatting is already for years in a bigger conflict with the housing corporations and the cityhall than with anyone else, i almost feel whitecollarcriminals is just a populist slogan to easily convince people.
What a pity, because exactly being on the streets, ready to talk to the neighbors or anyone who shows up, feeling strong about what you have to say and want to do, is beautiful and very necessary... So dont ruin it with campaigning at the cityhall and the defenders of their system, the mainstream media...
In solidarity,
freedom to the arrested and all
Środkowy wschód
ps- Sadly since this summer, Schijnheilig doesnt fit in the list of groups you put in the article.
Even though considering diversity, and a basic respect for that, is crucial.
Even though i liked what i
Even though i liked what i saw the last days in the east, lots of people going for what they want, there is some important questions to put, especially to an article like this....
The text refers to campaigning and media coverage with, besides others, the beautiful result that the housing question is on the agenda of the local politicians. So, you take things in your own hands, to finally have it 'on the agenda', and let the politicians decide on our lives once again?
Media coverage is a political game, with vertical structures on all sides, in contrary to for example handing out leaflets, which is so much more direct and honoust- and the 'people of the east' are also very good at. And then... white collar criminals, isnt it obvious that all of us are criminals, aint there better arguments? I wouldnt want to draw a line between criminals and none criminals, and if so, in this society of repression and control i prefer a lot more to be on the side of the criminals... And squatting is already for years in a bigger conflict with the housing corporations and the cityhall than with anyone else, i almost feel whitecollarcriminals is just a populist slogan to easily convince people.
What a pity, because exactly being on the streets, ready to talk to the neighbors or anyone who shows up, feeling strong about what you have to say and want to do, is beautiful and very necessary... So dont ruin it with campaigning at the cityhall and the defenders of their system, the mainstream media...
In solidarity,
freedom to the arrested and all
Środkowy wschód
ps- Sadly since this summer, Schijnheilig doesnt fit in the list of groups you put in the article.
Even though considering diversity, and a basic respect for that, is crucial.