Police officers involved in dealing with the Bradford race riots are launching a claim for millions of pounds in damages over the 'trauma' they suffered - while putting out photographs of 14 youth who figthed them and the fascists attacking their communities (what a fucked up term that is - 'community' - sounds like 'ghetto', be aware of the creepy language of marginalisation!!).

On the same day (29/7/01) the guardian online has also a full report on the abuse activists suffered in the hands of the italian police, as well as featuring the police's war style battle techniques in Genoa. The article finally states:

"The movement's core activists are clearly as determined as ever. The risk of more deaths has
become acceptable. It is unlikely Giuliani's bloody killing will be the last. 'It is a war and in a war people die,' said Scott." (did he say it this way?)

Eh, looks glam but we should be very wary of this sort of coverage. Think very carefully about the difference between intelligent tactics - tactics which make an long lasting impact - and violent outbursts, which do nothing but feeding the lust for blood + sensation of the mainstream media and give the state arguments for the marginalisation of the movement + individual groups. Strange tone in these articles of the guardian / the observer and very strange positioning... they distribute the politics of marginalisation while hoping/waiting for people to freak out and declare war - with the result that more people are dying? Who would benefit from this? Be aware of old frustrated journalists. Their lost dreams and everyday tactics do not only suck, they can be very dangerous, too!!

What is going to happen with the 14 Bradforders? Any intelligent activities in sight?