If you do watch this film - then watch it with this im mind - out of ten (being the highest) measure how hostile the peaceful protesters get. This is not a criticism of the film-makers, or a put down for the people who were / are creative and nonhostile at these demos.

Of course the arms manufacturers deseminate the means for outright violence - does this really warrant hostility and violence from protesters?

Why create an us and them division? Can resistance be nonhostile, using ahimsa (non harm) or does anything go if you think you are on the right side - for what its worth - I think not. On the other hand beginning to transform dangerous equipment / places with hammers changing their existance is a useful worthy act / costly endeavour. Protest often leads to hostility when there is a lack of creativity and too much pent up anger due to situational frustrations.

Reflection is a wonderful thing.

"Of course the arms manufacturers deseminate the means for outright violence - does this really warrant hostility and violence from protesters?"

Yes, it does.

what might be lovely if is you were prepared to 'get off the verge' and be accountable for your actions.

So copying the violence of the arms manufacturer, even if on a smaller scale is alright (violence means fighting with cops or people / animals being hurt).

Would you be happy for little children to be there when you are just doing hostility and promoting violent reactions to the police?

What in essence is at all differant about your moral high ground than theirs?

And, what if protest hostility meant that in the long run; you somehow forgot what the initial concern was - and protester hostility meant that the war manufacturers got to continue making what they make weapons with greater police protection and legislation to do so.

Reflection is a wonderful thing - try it, try it - then think for yourself afterwards (not before)

love ya,

- the other type of anarchist