Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 14:51:21 -0700 (PDT)
From: commie zero zero <commie00-AT-yahoo.com>
Subject: AUT: (en) black bloc statement (and a little more)


here is the black bloc statement. circulate it around.
also contained is the url of the statement, where
there are also comments on it.

it is obvious that some criticism must be made,
particularly in regards to infiltration and finding
ways to maybe draft a black bloc code of action. 

perhaps whoever is drafting the racb calls for dc
should include with the usual statements of purpose
and solidarity a code of action, which could include
such things as:

"* we do not attack small businesses 

* we do not attack the possestions of our class
syblings

* we are open to engaging in violent activity as a
means of self-defense against capitalism, not because
we enjoy violence"

etc.

or some such. and then post it in the usual places for
discussion and consensus, set a time table and once
its agreed upon get it out to the public quickly.

this way the actions of the black bloc can be
distinguished from the actions of other demonstrators,
without necessarily having to disclaim their actions
(i.e. perhaps locals have a really good reason to
attack a small shop given the opportunity, etc.)

just some ideas...

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source:
http://italy.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=5082&group=webcast

Statement by Black Block activists 
by - 9:06pm Sat Jul 21 '01 (Modified on 11:35pm Sat
Jul 21 '01)  
 

Genoa, July 21st 2001, 
by participants of the Black Block 

We are speaking out for a part of the black block. 

We do not want to submit helplessly into the politics
of the powerful. We have come to enter militantly the
red zone and to stop the g8 meeting. 

Yesterday the police acted brutally against the
protesters. Protesters were beaten up, were attacked
with tear gas and shock bullets, they were imprisoned
and tortured. The police brutality culminated in the
murder of one protester. 

In the published opinion the black block was made
responsible for the whole violence. 

Day by day, the capitalist world order produces a
diversity of violence. Poverty, hunger, expilsion,
exclusion, the death of millions of people and the
destruction of living spaces is part fo their policy. 

This is exactly what we reject. 

Smashed windows of banks and multinational companies
are symbolic actions. Nevertheless we do not agree
with the destruction and looting of small shops and
cars. This is not our policy. 

However, we also do not let us be divided. To divide
resistance is a usual way to weaken resistance. We
appreciate and count on solidaric criticism. 

We are angry and sad about the murder of Carlo
Giuliane. Let us turn our grief and anger into
resistance. 

If windows rattle then you cry, 
but you are silent when people die. 

History does never end. Viva la revolution!




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