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Racists heckle last night's Afghan solidarity vigil. Where was the Left?![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kids standing by their schoolmates face racist abuse
This evening's anti-war vigil outside St Patrick's Cathedral attracted roughly 30 to 40 participants, including a number of schoolkids who had maintained a presence since 2pm. Just before the vigil began, one of these kids fainted and had to be removed by ambulance for medical attention. Related Links: Update on Afghan Hunger Strike: Day 4 Wednesday | Belfast Solidarity Picket | Belfast Photos | Questions in the Dail | Statement from volunteer observer | Hunger Strike in Colnbrook Detention Centre | Colnbrook Hungerstrike Solidarity Page | Residents Against Racism | Picket at McDowell's constituency office this Friday | Bush Speech: The American Right Demands a Final Solution for Immigrants The number of people who turned out for the vigil was disappointing. Members of Anti-War Ireland, Cosantoiri Siochana, Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Pitstop Ploughshares, WSM, Grassroots Dissent, Residents Against Racism, and other groups, were present. Many activists, however, were conspicuous by their absence. Especially disappointing was the non-appearance of many anti-war and socialist activists, who one would expect to be there. Certainly, some activists had prior engagements - or had turned out for the 12.30pm vigil - and some had sent their apologies in advance. However, that goes nowhere near explaining the poor turnout both last night and tonight. Where are the activists from the so-called 'far-left' parties? The non-appearance of members of mainstream parties is scarcely surprising, but where is Ireland's revolutionary left? |
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