Shannon Peace Camp to be Dismantled

by Daithi Tue Feb 04, 2003 18:05

Jim Fahy (RTE) is quoting Tracey Ryan as part of a feature on the 5 O'Clock news saying that the camp is being closed down - unwelcome attention, media circus etc - welcomed by Aer Rianta but injunction still being sought.

Same programme is to include a report by Philip Boucher-Hayes, he's to talk about how he breached security at Shannon. Radio 1.

by Anonymous Tue Feb 04, 2003 18:21

I hope to God this is not true.

I thought the camp was doing incredible work.

Getting incredible media attention.

Really drawing the public's attention to the horrific ways of the U.S., and for the need for there to be peace.

I simply cannot believe it if they have disbandoned the camp.

by Anit-War Man Tue Feb 04, 2003 19:39

As an Irish citizen totally opposed to a US led war on Iraq I am nevertheless delighted to hear that the joke of a so called 'peace' camp at Shannon is closing down. The individuals there disgraced the name of peaceful protest, first with Dubsky then Mary Kelly then the imported bunch of strange characters who attacked the Garda and the US Navy plane. Their activity was a disgrace and totally counter productive.

They also hated any truthful reporting by the media and shouted down anybody whos views differed from them.

Lets hope that peaceful protest will now ensue and that the thugs who have infiltrated the movemnet will go elsewhere to vent their anger through violence.

by Sinead and Mark - The Irish Republican Brotherhood Tue Feb 04, 2003 19:43

You will not deter us!

by skippy Tue Feb 04, 2003 19:53

It seems only ineffective letter writting, walking flower waving etc. type activities are to be allowed from now on. This does not apply to governments who may bomb and kill at will.

Direct action gets results lets keep it up.

by Darius Tue Feb 04, 2003 20:06

"Lets hope that peaceful protest will now ensue and that the thugs who have infiltrated the movemnet will go elsewhere to vent their anger through violence."

Always the giveaway word - "infiltrated" - oh yea, outsiders, just fuck off back to Fianna Fail would you.

by mixer Tue Feb 04, 2003 20:54

People seem to think that damging property makes you violent, this is nonsense. Peaceful protest doesn't just mean sitting on your arse and chanting (although thats good too), it means taking any and all necessary actions, which do not harm people (and the property of noninvolved parties). However knockin the crap the of a hunk of metal doesn't harm anyone except the people about to use it kill thousands of innocent people.

by no way Tue Feb 04, 2003 22:33

I am not suprised this came from a gloating supporter of the racist FG leader Enda 'Blueshirt' Kenny. The brave Shannon protesters will not be intimidated by a brute military clampdown on freedom. I guarantee you they will not run away at the first sign of trouble theyhave proved that they are better than that. They have inspired a nation which had its head held low during the last few months of collusion with foreign armies. In factShannon would not even have been an issue without these brave women.

by Peace Campaigner Wed Feb 05, 2003 12:21

I am deeply saddened by the news that the camp is to be dismantled. I whole heartedly endorsed what they were doing. I wrote after the Catholic Glorious Martyers idiots undertook that act of self publicity that the peace camp would feel the backlash and it has. This is clear evidence that the anti war movement cannot sucedd unless it proceeds step by step. Direct action is very effective and will no doubt be necessary but it must be done when conditions are right. I am saddened that th actions of a few have ruined this previously sucessful protest that was winning the battle for Irish hearts and minds.
This is a terrible development and I hope Mary Kelly and the Cult of the Risen Jesus realise how counter productive their actions were. I for one will not support them in jail......

by pat c Wed Feb 05, 2003 12:46

"by Peace Campaigner Wed, Feb 5 2003, 11:21am"

you are unworthy of the name.

"I am deeply saddened by the news that the camp is to be dismantled. I whole heartedly endorsed what they were doing. I wrote after the Catholic Glorious Martyers idiots undertook that act of self publicity that the peace camp would feel the backlash and it has."

backlash? they chose to go. in any case aer rianta was taking legal actio even prior to Marys incident. your description of the CWM shows which side you are really on.

"This is clear evidence that the anti war movement cannot sucedd unless it proceeds step by step. Direct action is very effective and will no doubt be necessary but it must be done when conditions are right."

when will this be? when you decide so?

"I am saddened that th actions of a few have ruined this previously sucessful protest that was winning the battle for Irish hearts and minds."

lies, lies lies. you are a troll.

"This is a terrible development and I hope Mary Kelly and the Cult of the Risen Jesus realise how counter productive their actions were. I for one will not support them in jail...... "

your words show that yopu are on the same side as bertie & willie o dea.