Bristol Against Arms Trade meeting
John Lennon | 10.01.2011 16:22
BAAT welcomes anybody with an interest in campaigning against militarism in our society and the arms trade.
Arrive at 5pm to go banner making elsewhere until 6pm return to Smiling Chair
If you would like to learn more or contribute in any way come along.
Our activities so far include
stalls at regular intervals, non violent direct action such as a 'die-in', vigil with outside films in the town centre, fund raising gigs,
anti-war film night.
Meet at Smiling Chair next to Sprinters the Printers on Stokes Croft. 6pm ( 5pm for banner making}
Agenda: Preparation for 'Cut the War not the poor' picket.
Discuss Draft principles for BAAT, see below
BAAT is a non-hierarchical group of activists who share a belief in the necessity of direct action to oppose militarism and the arms industry.
BAAT aims: to challenge the military/ industrial complex in all its forms( see notes on this) and provide:
* A variety of media/mediums to educate and inform ourselves and others about militarism.
*campaign to raise awareness of the arms industry in Bristol
* solidarity and mutual aid
* training and workshops in direct action, trauma support, media, etc
* a forum for discussion and analysis
BAAT has the following principles:
* Organise using the principles of autonomy and non-heirarchy
* We embrace a diversity of tactics
* We have a respect for life
John Lennon
Original article on IMC Bristol:
http://bristol.indymedia.org/article/702791