Forms of Protest

Well, it seems that the majority of the audience had already decided that they were against the tour, for there were no questions critical of either speaker's attitudes.

In reply to questions concerning the march on May 1, Trevor Richards said that it would be used as a "springboard" for further protest. The reaction to the protest would determine future activity.

Other forms of protesting could and should be utilised however, for those people who see demonstrations as too radical. These involve writing letters or phoning people in positions of authority. "A concerted effort should be made to get to MPs," Richards said. The demonstrating does not end with May 1; it is only the beginning.

Peter Hassett