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Lightness of Being in Victoria
by David Arthur Johnston
david arthur johnston, the homeless man who's working for our collective right to access public space in victoria, is currently occupying the area outside the public library.
today i spoke with david, and published his words at http://relativenewz.ca, in the 'radio podcast' section. in david's words, here's his latest concern - janine
The Impossibility of Loitering
So... the fascists are now embracing the idea of 'no loitering' as a tool to move along 'undesirables'. In the name of cleaning the streets the city is promoting an across-the-board malevolent prejudice against outside people, whether they be involved in 'crime' or not. It seems backpacks now glean the same attention that shopping carts do. Apparently, capitalist forces are cracking down on anyone who doesn't want to sell the whole of themselves.
Loitering suggests purposelessness. Who is anyone to say that someone else doesn't have a purpose? Suggesting that loitering is real only reveals a delusion of people who really have no authority - if this means the entirety of the 'crown' and the Canadian Gov't, then it is better to know sooner than later.Security guards and cops practice intimidation techniques because they only have mastery of violence and know how to control it.
If
their victims knew the truth they would understand that the cops just
think they are doing their jobs and are really not as angry as they pretend to be... then we wouldn't be caught in the trap of anger and
would better be able to face this delusional fascism that is making
this city reek.
HELPFUL TIP - everytime I see a cop or a pretty girl I remind myself of patience, thereby hardening one's spirit to an invulnerable position.
The problem is not the outside people, the problem is that people think they are allowed to be devilish to secure their financial positions. The question the people of Victoria have to ask themselves is 'What is freedom?' Then maybe we can start dealing with real issues.
I thought the ruling on the 'Right to Sleep' in September was going to be the big stand off, though it might end up being the occupation of the library courtyard until they remove all the 'no loitering' signs... we'll see where people's inspiration takes them...
Peace.
David Arthur Johnston
Victoria, BC, Canada
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Home page- http://www.angelfire.com/apes/hatrackman
Journal of the Occupation of St. Ann's Academy (Victoria, BC, Canada)-
http://www.angelfire.com/apes/hatrackman/welcome.htm
Crazy Monkies and the Battle for Planet Earth-
http://www.loveandfearlessness.com
Peace.
David Arthur Johnston
Victoria, BC, Canada
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Home page- http://www.angelfire.com/apes/hatrackman
Journal of the Occupation of St. Ann's Academy (Victoria, BC, Canada)-
http://www.angelfire.com/apes/hatrackman/welcome.htm
Crazy Monkies and the Battle for Planet Earth-
http://www.loveandfearlessness.com
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