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anon | 04.01.2009 13:24 | Anti-militarism | Palestine | Terror War | World

from bristol indymedia - "around 10 windows were smashed at boeing opposite Raytheon on news years eve. They make the bunker buster bombs being used in Palestine right now..."

"around 10 windows were smashed at boeing opposite Raytheon on news years eve. They make the bunker buster bombs being used in Palestine right now. The GBU 39 check  http://www.boeing.com/ for the proof. A quick google reveals where its being used. the time to act is now.

sorry if this effects the on going Raytheon protest next door but i had to act i was angry"

anon
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I love the sound of breaking glass

04.01.2009 23:05

I mean no criticism of your intent and compassion, but in reality this is what is known as a 'gesture action', and it can't be considered NVDA. It won't cost Raytheon anything, rather their insurance company will pay for the damage. Importantly unless you were sure the building was empty you could have blinded a relatively innocent night-watchman or cleaner for no real gain. Even blinding a chief exec wouldn't be supported by most people here, though I for one wouldn't condemn you.

Get the facts before you lose your temper. Violence, even murder, can be justified in recognised international law but it should be deployed with a cool head as and when it is appropriate. Breaking property is often useful especially in conjunction with good publicity, such as Raytheon Derry 06, and that can change opinion which is almost essential, but equally it can and does back-fire and have the opposite effect to what you intended. If you still decide to do it, do it when you are calm or else you may make a mistake.

If your aim is not to make the headlines but to financially damage a company then you should focus your anger tightly and learn how companies can be damaged. If you read the archive here then that is a good basic education. Oh, and if you ever want to smash a window that is covered with a metal grid, a catapult full of ball bearings will do the job.

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Good one

04.01.2009 23:28

It sounded like property damage to me, not violence. A far more rational response than yet another candle-lit vigil. Nice one.

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