Evening standard debate - should u boycott mayday?
mh | 27.04.2001 10:23
Should the demonstration be boycotted because it has been hijacked by a minority of violent activists?
Or do you believe the march should go ahead, come what may?
Tell us what you think
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Editor Fri, 27 Apr, 10:23
The Metropolitan police are desperately trying to nail the 'May Day anarchists' before they get a chance to wreak havoc on the capital.
Mayor Ken Livingstone has asked peaceful protestors to stay away.
Yet many people believe the anti-capitalist protests give them a valuable opportunity to express their discontent at the way in which modern society has developed.
Should the demonstration be boycotted because it has been hijacked by a minority of violent activists?
Or do you believe the march should go ahead, come what may?
Tell us what you think.
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FRIDAY APRIL 27 2001
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