Around 60 people turned up for today's Service of commemoration for those Chinese so-called "Illegal" immigrants who died on 18 June 2000. The stone was dedicated by the local MP Gwyn Prosser on Dover seafront, very near jubilee way.

The sizzling hot temperatures did not deter people. Local Anglican clergy, a URC minister, representatives from the emergency services, asylem support groups, at least one local councillor, and several community activists showed their solidairty with a simple service consisting of a welcome (Ben Bano) prayers (Rev. Setchell) a statement (Geoff Lear) a short address (Gwyn Prosser MP) didication of stone, period of silence, and a closing prayer.

It was heartwarmimg...but why is it always only "All the usual suspects" who support things like this? The trueth is that the vast majority of local people don't give a fuck, of course.