Oh what a surprise! The anti-globalization protesters turned to violence in Edinburgh!
Thankfully Police forces have learned the lessons of Milan and there were hundreds of extra officers available to hold off the assailants who threw rocks and other light missiles. They also managed to stop the wanton ransacking of corporate offices.
Violent protest is in itself a pretty stupid way to get things done but what I object to mostly is the fact that most of these people don't have a great deal to protest about. Capitalism and Globalization work only because people make them work, the way to 'destroy' Capitalism is not to attack its edifices but to convince people that it's not in their best interest. Unfortunately for these self-proclaimed 'anarchists' it's very often in people's best interests to continue with a Capitalist society, which is why they do.
The 'anarchists' can't get their own way so they start smashing things up. Pathetic.
Later
John
(PS: The title is a reference to this)
Posted by John Swaine at July 5, 2005 02:12 AM