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kiwidoc · 07-25-2001, 06:13 PM

Members of Green Peace put their lives on the line - and I know people who have been killed standing up for their beliefs. Indonesian, Philipino and Russian jails suck - but that doesnt GreenPeace from protesting their fishing vessels in the Pacific.

The way Green Peace works is to raise the awareness of ordinary people so that they in turn will lobby CEOs and senators. This is far more powerful than a handful of protestors lobbying by themselves.

Almost certainly the reason they dont protest in Mexico is because the companies that produce the pollution are owned by multinationals and the decisions are not made in Mexico. Protesting in Mexico will acheive nothing as the Mexican paople themsleves have very little power to change things so what can be achieved by raising their awareness?

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07-25-2001, 06:13 PM	#12
kiwidoc Zhentarim Guard Join Date: May 31, 2001 Location: UK Posts: 385	Members of Green Peace put their lives on the line - and I know people who have been killed standing up for their beliefs. Indonesian, Philipino and Russian jails suck - but that doesnt GreenPeace from protesting their fishing vessels in the Pacific. The way Green Peace works is to raise the awareness of ordinary people so that they in turn will lobby CEOs and senators. This is far more powerful than a handful of protestors lobbying by themselves. Almost certainly the reason they dont protest in Mexico is because the companies that produce the pollution are owned by multinationals and the decisions are not made in Mexico. Protesting in Mexico will acheive nothing as the Mexican paople themsleves have very little power to change things so what can be achieved by raising their awareness? ------------------ There is only one kiwidoc, accept no substitutes STANDARD OPERATING PROCEEDURE www.judyhope.co.uk THE ABYSS - FREE FORM ROLEPLAYING http://pub76.ezboard.com/btheabyss40673 [This message has been edited by kiwidoc (edited 07-25-2001).] [This message has been edited by kiwidoc (edited 07-26-2001).]