Re: EVENT: Join "Make Poverty History" riders to Edinburgh, Fri 1 July 2005

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From: Steven Hill
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 18:08

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> Rather a lot of people say that they will help the cause, from Mr
> Prudent via religious leaders to ageing pop stars.

Then why aren't they putting their money where their mouths are by
donating the money to charities directly involved in relief to poverty
stricken countries, rather than bringing Edinburgh to its knees?
Especially since the G8 is NOT in Edinburgh.

Protesting against capitalism is like protesting against the tides. You're
going to get your feet wet.

-- 
Steven Hill

When your mother dies, I'm going to get an Asian woman with no vocal
cords and giant hooters who can fry up a steak like a Texan.
                                - Al Bundy, Married With Children

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From: Steven Hill <news@waroffice.net>
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Subject: Re: EVENT: Join "Make Poverty History" riders to Edinburgh, Fri 1 
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