Previously a letter was sent out written by Willem Meijis and Sue Blackwell, to the Manager which conveyed more.

 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/03/306652.html

By laying this wreath outside the gate we hoped that pedestrians passing by, would notice Rachel Corrie's picture among the bright red roses with a few candles laid in front of it.

About 3 faces from the office window opposite could see us after we had met their security man outside. Dignity was preserved throughout and we observed a 2 minute silence.

I am very thankful to all to be part of this small delegation which conveyed the solemnity of this sad occasion which marked her untimely reckless death caused by one of Caterpillar's bulldozers.

For Justice and Peace,

Zarina Bhatia

Our members weren't overwhelming, yet, the task before us very much mattered. We were marking the painfully tragic death of an American student, who's mangled body testified, to the world, that all was far from well in
occupied Palestinian territories.

Rachel Corrie was not criminally disposed, but one who lived, and died, with her ideals, about a better existence for many of her fellow human beings.

We gathered, on 16th March, near the Financial Division of Caterpillar, Solihull. Most of you will know, that, for callous, commercial reasons, Caterpillar has been an "excellent" customer of the Israeli government. It's
meticulously designed bulldozers are nothing if not highly efficient in destroying homes, orchards, factories etc. and, occasionally, people. Such as non-violent resisters against ruthless & wanton destruction of Palestinian homes.

In a simple ceremony we placed a small wreath, in contrast, by the Company sign. Although probably not very obvious to passing traffic, nevertheless the combination of dark red roses with white daisy-like flowers was quite
lovely. Did this have any significance to Caterpillar management? Their answer, in refusing to meet us blared out in thunderous silence. Why should they, I ask you, worry about blood on their hands? After all, there's plenty of greenback dollars to be made!

Even by those who consider conscience, in business dealings, to be a superfluous luxury, may the life of Rachel Corrie, and those values she, so honourably cherished, long be remembered.

BG.

Well you're milking this tragedy for all its worth.

"17.03.2005 18:59
Well you're milking this tragedy for all its worth.

L"

Anyone reading your comment might believe that justice had been achieved, and that the matter had been resolved to some extent. Sadly, this is not the case.

No-one has yet been held accountable for the killing of Rachel, nor for the brutal destruction of Palestinian homes in Gaza. Dr. Samir and his family (whose house Rachel was defending when she was murdered by a Caterpillar D9 driving Israeli soldier) have had their home demolished, and have had to move 6 times since then, and remain inadequately housed - a hardship shared by thousands of people in Rafah.

Despite all of this, Caterpillar continues to sell bulldozers to Israel, despite the fact that they have enough to enable to them to have sold 14 to the US army for the wa\r crime that was "Operatrion Enduring Freedom".

Even Israeli Arabs are not safe from the destruction of their homes by Caterpillar bulldozers.

Why don't you and your narcoleptic zionist mates set up your own zionist website, where you can discuss what interests you to your hearts content?

I promise to never go there when you do, because, quite honestly, nothing you have to say is of even the remotest interest to me.

individuals concerned about caterpillar's sales policy can contact the company from details posted here:

 http://www.cat.com/cda/servlet/cat.vce.servlet.SearchServlet?m=8703&x=7&searchField=solihull