Black Blocs: Masking up saves incarceration
@ | 07.04.2011 03:01 | Policing | Public sector cuts | Repression | Workers' Movements
Without being overtly judgemental, the 16 faces police released on April 2nd (who they say are involved in criminal damage, scuffles with police on March 26th) are not 'sterotypical black blocers' - ie those who dress the part. No doubt it's great they joined our cause, but it goes to show that wearing BLACK trousers, hoodies AND covering faces with a bandana, scarf or balaclava avoids further questions by police about your identity. Not to mention keeping it on at all times and only 'dressing down' away from any action.
Regardless however... Solidarity to all those arrested, charges, undergoing a witchunt by the state and those no doubt pending raids. Let this be a tip for anyone intending to join a black bloc in the future - mask up properly or expect to be victimised for it.
Well done to all those that did mask up and wear black though. This is exactly why there are 16 pictures and not 160. There were hundreds of us covering our faces showing how strong our movement can be if we pull together.
Well done to all those that did mask up and wear black though. This is exactly why there are 16 pictures and not 160. There were hundreds of us covering our faces showing how strong our movement can be if we pull together.
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Take a leaf out of the football casuals book
07.04.2011 11:00
Wise demonstrator
mr blobby
07.04.2011 12:38
BLOBBY BLOBBY BLOBBY!
mr blobby!
disagree with 'casual'
07.04.2011 13:08
As for looking suspicious, I've yet to hear of anyone getting banged up for looking suspicious. The worst that can happen is you get stopped and searched, which is annoying but hardly life-threatening. When you see what people are facing in the way of oppression in other countries, yet they still get out onto the streets, we need to get some perspective about 'risk'.
anon
not BBing
07.04.2011 14:08
anchoredwunderlust
Other lesson...
07.04.2011 18:01
Anon
do you remember when black block meant Mahnos black cossacks
08.04.2011 05:21
1What does it mean now?!, the way its used at mo makes it easy for agent provocatuers from right wing corporations etc.
2police have their excuse to crackdown hence the black bloc are occassionally allowed to form & kick off, giving the smart gold commander an excuse to press the kettle button again.
3a field day for reactionary press barons.
4fun day out for lunatics& thugs from left to right.
5fun day out for innacurate drinkers who are usually more trouble than their worth.
Isnt black bloc meant to be a honour gaurd!only to be used as a vvvlast resort