http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity Comments on 'at the earliest opportunity, assemble in London in a public demonstration of respect to the victims of the July 7 atrocity, defiance of the murderers who carried it out and solidarity with the people of London' en-gb team@pledgebank.com hourly 2 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2321 There IS a public demonstration. Sunday 17 July at 2pm, Russell Square, WC1. Organised by Stop the War Coalition and the Muslim Federation of Great Britain. "Remember the Victims of the Bombings" "Defend the Muslim Community" Wear Black; please bring flowers. (The above is stated on the flier of STWC, not my words). Hope to see you all there, xxx http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2311 Love from Birmingham, Alabama USA. I will be with you in spirit....God Bless London! http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2260 My heart goes out to all my fellow londoners! all of us use london transport on a daliy basis, and i am amazed at the people who say they will not use the tubes and buses again because of what has happened. why should we let them stop us? i use the 30 bus everyday, it goes past my house in hackney, it does not stop me from boarding it as normal. Yes i feel a sence of worry which is normal, but i wont let it stop me and neither should it stop you! lets show them bastards we as londoners need more than a few bombs to kill our sprits! United we stand - divided we fall! http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2245 I do wish people would stop buying into this "They're trying to destroy our way of life" nonsense that Blair and Bush are peddling. They're clearly doing what they do in response to western policies towards the Arab world. I don't remember anyone saying the IRA were trying to destroy our way of life, do you? http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2233 I can't be with you on the solidarity demo in London, because I live in Canada, but as an expatriate Brit I thoroughly approve of your ideals. In my view, terrorism has three vital ingredients (per Conor Gearty, 1991): political motivation, victims chosen at random, and lots of media attention. If we could just slow down the media attention, the whole thing would be pointless for the terrorists. Sure, let's have news, but let's keep it to facts, not speculation, and certainly not endless coverage. Let's cut back on coverage from the CNN, BBC, CTV and all the others who give these thugs their platform for violence. No religion is at the base of this: just politicians seeking power, like all politicians do, including (but not limited to) Messrs Bush and Blair. Take away their limelight, and they, and the terrorists, would stop acting like schoolyard bullies. My love goes with you. http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2232 I will be there in spirit when you assemble in London. My deepest condolences to all those who were touched by this unspeakable atrocity. Throughout history, Canadian have stood shoulder to shoulder with Britain in times of trial. Rest assured that your Canadian brethren again stand at your side today. http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2227 As much as i am in support for your march to show defiance against the dreadfull attacks that have struck London and the world, i believe it to be wrong. A march against terrorists not only gives them the satisfaction to know that they have affected heavily the lives of the western world but also gives them the oppurtunity to carry out such harmfull events again, but this time to the people that they believe are affected the most. YOU THE PROTESTORS!! If Kings Cross station provided a blanket for the terroists to deploy themselves around london freely, imagine what freedom a march of 2500 could give them, especially if they are home grown and are not under the knowledge of the police and other intelligence services. International terrorism today is a fond user of the internet, and it wouldnt suprise me if the group that commited these atrocities come back to this website every day to gloat about what they have done. If this march goes ahead it will be well publicised especially by the British media, and because of that you are playing yourselves into the terrorists hand and PUTTING YOUR OWN LIVES AT RISK. As much as i send my condolences out to all the families affected by terrorism across the world. I believe what your doing may cause more harm than good and therefore thier may be safer and more effective ways of spreading your views around. http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2199 Two events coming up for you to consider: Vigil in Trafalgar Square at 6pm on Thursday, 15 July London United Festival (was going to be the 'Rise' festival) in Burgess Park, Camberwell on Saturday Afternoon (16 July) If you want to do a separate event - you could just arrange a time and place 'flash mob'-style; Possibly in one of london's famous cememtaries or along South Bank http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2175 I'm so up for a demonstration...peaceful of course. There's nothing worse than fighting violence with violence. I want to come down and show my support for the people lost on that horrible day and the gratefullness I feel for the twist of fate (and bad hangover) that stopped my friend getting on the train that morning as he would be amongst the list of those lost. I once got told that fighting for peace is like f***ing for virginity. I never agreed with a statement more. Whether we knew people in the blast or not, everyone in england has lost something, even if just our security. See u all there, keep praying or the victims to recover and the families pain to ease. God bless the victims of 7/7/05. Lauren, 20, Northants xxxx http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2167 Let's not turn this into a religious witchhunt, those young bombers do not represent their community. If you have views like Concerned Person at least be proud enough to give your name. http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2140 excellent idea. i was moaning about the lack of a madrid type response over the weekend. and, you've done what i should have done. btw, there is a condolence book and memorial garden in victoria embankment gardens, near embankment tube. turn left out of the ticket barriers, then right by the flower stall and find the white marquee - about 200 metres. http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2127 Sympathy letter for Londoners from Odessa youth Dear Londoners and English people in general! We appeal to every person in the world whose relatives, friends and loved ones suffered in this tragedy! The horrible event, which happened on 7th July, 2005, couldn’t leave anybody indifferent. The violence of terrorist acts shocked the whole world and Ukraine wasn’t left out. Odessa is the city that has always been connected with Europe historically, so its inhabitants can’t stay silent about the horrifyingly increasing number of terrorists. This time Londoners became victims of heartless people who think they can achieve peace by attacking those who can’t defend themselves. But that isn’t the way of fighting for better life conditions and peace! Killing people can’t create justice! And surely, it all doesn’t fit the spiritual values of any religion! Of course, the people of Odessa realize deeply there’s government to solve all the social problems, but what the city’s population can do is express our feelings and thoughts referring to another crime against the whole world. We are part of the world so we join all the others in their grief and pain for those who were killed. Hundreds lives are ruined, and we mourn over those who are lost forever on their way. Of course, we can’t give away our blood to save anybody but we can at least voice our opinions on what happened! We are totally for peace and totally against any kind of violence! The world deserves to be peaceful and safe and the acknowledgement of this fact if the first and most important step in the struggle for justice! So please accept this modest but honest letter from two girls from Odessa who are concerned strongly with what happens in the world nowadays! We promise to devote our lives to helping those who suffer, no matter which profession we choose! Marina Chiyanova, 16 Anna Rovenskih, 15 http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2117 The Mayor's office has now organised a vigil for Thursday night, starting at 6pm in Trafalgar Square (http://www.tuc.org.uk/newsroom/tuc-10190-f0.cfm) http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2116 Any American Servicemen want to sign up, come right on ahead! Your country has declared itself to be standing beside us, so go ahead, cross the M25! All together now http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2110 On behalf of Americans, I stand with you in stolidity, fervor and defiance. http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2102 Maybe you should ask http://www.werenotafraid.com/ to add a link to this page. This should generate more traffic. http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2101 COME ON UK FLY THE FLAG FROM YOUR WINDOWS AT HOME AND FLY THE UNION JACK FROM YOUR CAR LETS GET GOING http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2094 My office is in London but I work from home (must n't crow). The respose of my work mates is to arange a piss up in London on Thursday. I'll be down for that. We'll have our own vigil at the Pod on London Wall http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2080 Just to let people know, this morning's Mirror reports (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=15721656&method=full&siteid=94762&headline=7-7--war-on-britain--mass-vigil-for-atrocity-victims--name_page.html) that there are plans for a mass vigil in Trafalgar Square on Thursday evening. If we get official confirmation of anything happening then we will let everyone know ASAP, of course. http://www.pledgebank.com/solidarity#comment_2065 I've never organised or even been involved with anything like this before, but surely if we pick some provisional dates and a route, and then go to the police to inform them/for advice, they should be able to help us with how to proceed from there in terms of who to inform/how much notice/where we can go? They must have officers/a dept for dealing with people organising public demonstrations and - maybe I'm naive - but I'm sure they won't try to catch us out if we just go to them honestly and fairly?