I’m a big fan of Lallands Peat Worrier, his blog, his Tweets and his person; he’s on the side of angels and he has a lovely brain the size of a planet. His latest post disturbed me a little though, so here is me writing out my understanding of why I’m disturbed. I also ramble into more of a response to the content of his post and the case it discusses: the implications of the Neil Lennon sectarian / assault case for Scotland’s anti-sectarianism law.
On the Jury and Sectarian and Sexual Violence: A Response to Lallands Peat Worrier
02 Sep 2011 9 Comments
in Anarchism, Intersectionality, Legal Issues, Sectarianism Tags: Derrick Jensen, hegemony, hierarchy, Lallands Peat Worrier, Neil Lennon, rape, Scots law, sectarianism, sexual, violence
London’s Burning – Riots, Class and Masculinity
10 Aug 2011 7 Comments
in Anarchism, Masculinity Tags: anarchism., class, London Riots, masculinity, media
A brief glance over the news in the past 24 hours and you would be forgiven for thinking this country feels more for property than human beings. “The worst rioting in decades as crowds of youths smashed windows, emptied shops of their goods and set properties on fire.” (Sky News)
Images of burning cars, shops and other buildings are splashed all across newspapers and news websites. Hardly a mention anywhere of the human element , aside from the obvious demonisation of young hooded ‘thugs’ looting shops and clashing with police.
“Rioting has spread across London with cars and buildings set alight on a third night of unrest, with trouble flaring in other English cities.” (BBC)
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