Images of Brian Haw's peaceful demonstration in Parliament Square, London, UK.
Brian's protest, against war and to highlight the ridiculous SOCPA laws, is now in its seventh year.
Brian's protest, against war and to highlight the ridiculous SOCPA laws, is now in its seventh year.
UK, London. Houses of parliament seen through Brian Haw's peace flag. 2008
UK, London. Peace activist Brian Haw in Parliament square.
UK, London. Brian Haw pauses for thought as a tourist bus rolls past. 2008
These guys have my full support.
Brian has made phenomenal sacrifices in terms of time, energy and effort over a massive period of time, to highlight just how disgraceful the behaviour of UK + US governments have been recently- particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, he's more or less single-handedly kept the spotlight on the ridiculous SOCPA (Serious Organised Crime and Police Act) laws, and the gradual erosion of our rights that they represent.
Having said that, two other people - Babs and Maria - were also both in attendance, and need a big mention. They've been there for several years each and have both been through hell too.
Let's face it, these people are doing something heroic that the majority of people in this country would support if the press and police gave them a fair deal... If you support what they stand for, why not go down and show your support by sitting with them and offering encouragement?
Maybe even make them a cup of tea?
: )
For more info see Brian's site:
http://www.parliament-square.org.uk/
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Images copyright Billy Macrae 2008
These lo-res versions may be distributed in connection with this protest / SOCPA.
If you'd like hi-res, drop me a line.
http://www.billymacrae.blogspot.com
Brian has made phenomenal sacrifices in terms of time, energy and effort over a massive period of time, to highlight just how disgraceful the behaviour of UK + US governments have been recently- particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, he's more or less single-handedly kept the spotlight on the ridiculous SOCPA (Serious Organised Crime and Police Act) laws, and the gradual erosion of our rights that they represent.
Having said that, two other people - Babs and Maria - were also both in attendance, and need a big mention. They've been there for several years each and have both been through hell too.
Let's face it, these people are doing something heroic that the majority of people in this country would support if the press and police gave them a fair deal... If you support what they stand for, why not go down and show your support by sitting with them and offering encouragement?
Maybe even make them a cup of tea?
: )
For more info see Brian's site:
http://www.parliament-square.org.uk/ - - - - - - - - -
Images copyright Billy Macrae 2008
These lo-res versions may be distributed in connection with this protest / SOCPA.
If you'd like hi-res, drop me a line.
http://www.billymacrae.blogspot.com 
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Crutches?
24.08.2008 12:26
Ruby
An inspiration and example to us all..!
24.08.2008 12:28
I like many others im sure, believe 100% in the two important injustices they have brought to light. with the current political takeover of mainstream media and churnalism it is left to us to educate ourselves and others as best we can about Brian and his cause.
I for one will be doing what i can , what that will be i haven't quite decided yet.
Do you believe in freedom of speech, do you believe in free expression then start by signing Brian Haw's statement of support, found here :
Peace, Love & Respect to Brian and his fellow bringers of truth.
Courtenay Rogers
Solidarity and respect Brian - from Dublin, Ireland.
25.08.2008 05:34
You put flesh on the words of antiwar prophet Dan Berrigan's adivice
"Don't just do something, stand there!"
Ciaron O'Reilly
Pitstop Ploughshares
www.peaceontrial.com
Ciaron O'Reilly
Homepage:
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