hugsandmarxism
13th December 2008, 03:24
From an anarchist comrade of mine:
A Statement of Solidarity from the Boston Anti-Authoritarian Movement and
a Press Release for a Demonstration at the Greek Consulate.
We will meet Tuesday, December 16th at 11:30 at the Arlington T Station,
and march to the Greek Consulate, 86 Beacon Street, Boston, MA.
On Saturday, December 6, 2008 Alexandros Grigoropoulos, a young boy of
15 was killed by a police officer in Greece, sparking a week of
political unrest across the country. Here in the United States, we
have seen the images in our media about the riots that have resulted
from the tragedy—riots that have lasted now for 6 days—but we have not
yet heard about the political implications of these developing events.
Alexandros was a supporter of anti-authoritarian and anarchist
movements, and he wanted to live free without oppression. His
crime, the only reason for his murder, was that he peacefully
demonstrated against Greek Police Special Forces who were
patrolling a revolutionary neighborhood and attempting to provoke
its residents. Many people witnessed to the tragic murder of
Alexandros and all deny the police claim that the fatal bullet was
a warning shot that ricocheted.
The anarchist movement in very influential in Greece, where people of all
ages and walks of life frequently demonstrate against the police, the
government and the rich in a struggle to abolish hierarchy and make room
for participatory decentralized democracy and social justice. Greece is a
country that suffers from a high rate of poverty, affecting 1/3 of its
population, with a conservative government and police force that openly
collaborates with fascists and neo-Nazi groups such as Golden Dawn to
violently repress students, leftists, and migrant workers.
The country erupted first in response to yet another example of
police brutality, but now the struggle is one to create social
change. Alexandros's death opened the floodgates. Thousands of
anti-authoritarians, students, and workers occupy schools,
universities and government buildings while others hold marches
and rallies in the streets. These actions are against the
oppressive governmental and corporate power within Greece. This is
not an isolated group or a radical fringe outraged by economic
collapse and governmental oppression. The riots that have scarred
at least 10 of Greece's cities and the general strikes called by
many of the country's major unions on December 10th are a clear
indication that the people of Greece are fighting for a new type
of politics.
What our media condemns as simple riots and senseless violence is
really a heroic struggle against capitalistic and authoritarian
abuse and oppression. It seems the anti-authoritarians in Greece
are making major strides toward a new world and the end result
could make history, following in the footsteps of the Commune Du
Paris and the anarchist revolution during the Spanish Civil war.
In this time of turmoil and economic uncertainty, these Greek
revolutionaries are fighting back, serving as an inspiration to
the working-class and downtrodden people of the world. As a
result, solidarity demonstrations have erupted worldwide in places
like Berlin, Madrid, London, and New York City.
It is in this spirit that the Boston Anti-Authoritarian Movement
offers this statement of our solidarity. We are calling for a
Red/Black bloc of anti-authoritarians, leftists, immigrants,
workers, students, youth and anyone else fed-up with the state of
the world and the way the rich and powerful disregard the
suffering of the poor. Just as in Greece, we will demonstrate our
opposition to the authoritarian system that leaves many without
food, jobs or homes while a wealthy few enjoy conveniences beyond
our wildest dreams.
We will march on the Greek Consulate of Boston and show the world
that Greece is not alone. Come show your solidarity with the
oppressed people in Greece standing up for what they believe in.
Remember to bundle up in black and red, bring banners, signs and
flags, as well as well-crafted messages of Solidarity with the
Greece uprising.
To the end of capitalism, to the end of authority, and to the birth of a
new world of liberty, justice, and absolute equality,
The Boston Anti-Authoritarian Movement
Also endorsed by:
The Hog River Collective of Hartford, Ct
A good/frequently updated source on the uprising in Greece:
http://www.occupiedlondon.org/blog/
Website of the Greek Anti-Authoritarian Movement
http://www.resistance2003.gr/
Website of the Boston Anti-Authoritarian Movement
http://www.BaamBoston.org
A Statement of Solidarity from the Boston Anti-Authoritarian Movement and
a Press Release for a Demonstration at the Greek Consulate.
We will meet Tuesday, December 16th at 11:30 at the Arlington T Station,
and march to the Greek Consulate, 86 Beacon Street, Boston, MA.
On Saturday, December 6, 2008 Alexandros Grigoropoulos, a young boy of
15 was killed by a police officer in Greece, sparking a week of
political unrest across the country. Here in the United States, we
have seen the images in our media about the riots that have resulted
from the tragedy—riots that have lasted now for 6 days—but we have not
yet heard about the political implications of these developing events.
Alexandros was a supporter of anti-authoritarian and anarchist
movements, and he wanted to live free without oppression. His
crime, the only reason for his murder, was that he peacefully
demonstrated against Greek Police Special Forces who were
patrolling a revolutionary neighborhood and attempting to provoke
its residents. Many people witnessed to the tragic murder of
Alexandros and all deny the police claim that the fatal bullet was
a warning shot that ricocheted.
The anarchist movement in very influential in Greece, where people of all
ages and walks of life frequently demonstrate against the police, the
government and the rich in a struggle to abolish hierarchy and make room
for participatory decentralized democracy and social justice. Greece is a
country that suffers from a high rate of poverty, affecting 1/3 of its
population, with a conservative government and police force that openly
collaborates with fascists and neo-Nazi groups such as Golden Dawn to
violently repress students, leftists, and migrant workers.
The country erupted first in response to yet another example of
police brutality, but now the struggle is one to create social
change. Alexandros's death opened the floodgates. Thousands of
anti-authoritarians, students, and workers occupy schools,
universities and government buildings while others hold marches
and rallies in the streets. These actions are against the
oppressive governmental and corporate power within Greece. This is
not an isolated group or a radical fringe outraged by economic
collapse and governmental oppression. The riots that have scarred
at least 10 of Greece's cities and the general strikes called by
many of the country's major unions on December 10th are a clear
indication that the people of Greece are fighting for a new type
of politics.
What our media condemns as simple riots and senseless violence is
really a heroic struggle against capitalistic and authoritarian
abuse and oppression. It seems the anti-authoritarians in Greece
are making major strides toward a new world and the end result
could make history, following in the footsteps of the Commune Du
Paris and the anarchist revolution during the Spanish Civil war.
In this time of turmoil and economic uncertainty, these Greek
revolutionaries are fighting back, serving as an inspiration to
the working-class and downtrodden people of the world. As a
result, solidarity demonstrations have erupted worldwide in places
like Berlin, Madrid, London, and New York City.
It is in this spirit that the Boston Anti-Authoritarian Movement
offers this statement of our solidarity. We are calling for a
Red/Black bloc of anti-authoritarians, leftists, immigrants,
workers, students, youth and anyone else fed-up with the state of
the world and the way the rich and powerful disregard the
suffering of the poor. Just as in Greece, we will demonstrate our
opposition to the authoritarian system that leaves many without
food, jobs or homes while a wealthy few enjoy conveniences beyond
our wildest dreams.
We will march on the Greek Consulate of Boston and show the world
that Greece is not alone. Come show your solidarity with the
oppressed people in Greece standing up for what they believe in.
Remember to bundle up in black and red, bring banners, signs and
flags, as well as well-crafted messages of Solidarity with the
Greece uprising.
To the end of capitalism, to the end of authority, and to the birth of a
new world of liberty, justice, and absolute equality,
The Boston Anti-Authoritarian Movement
Also endorsed by:
The Hog River Collective of Hartford, Ct
A good/frequently updated source on the uprising in Greece:
http://www.occupiedlondon.org/blog/
Website of the Greek Anti-Authoritarian Movement
http://www.resistance2003.gr/
Website of the Boston Anti-Authoritarian Movement
http://www.BaamBoston.org