The story of Lucy was both sad and tragic.
Lost in a storm...and lets not forget Lucy in the sky with diamonds...
Today we have a new kiwi special Lucy who is not planning to go away...especially to an early grave...she seeks to protect not only her future but every ones future.
Pushed there by the foolish behaviour of her elders and their elders. And the cycle of greed that over runs our world by the mega wealthy 1%
I received this email from Peter Grove:
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| Lucy Gray [left] makes a plea: |
Peter W,
Have you seen the item in today's news that featured Lucy Gray making her point about the right for the kids to be concerned for their futures and their demands for REAL action, rather than the meaningless lip service being given to the subject that we are seeing from politicians and world leaders world-wide.
I was very pleased that she picked up on the hypocrisy of teacher organisations criticising SS4CC by making her point the teachers strike all the time for better wages. But object to the kids striking for their futures.
Peter G.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/111100829/protesting-students-should-be-seen-and-heard.
After reading the Stuff item: You can decide for yourself what you want about the issue, but some teachers and others are sadly depressing both in content and intelligence: here is an example:
Our political leaders criticised them as "waggers" and time-wasters;
they felt more could be achieved in another day spent at school rather
than taking to the streets to highlight their elders' perceived
shortcomings.
Principals and other school leaders have also criticised the movement. Their response has been similarly patronising.
Secondary Principals' Association president Michael Williams said any protesters would be wasting their time, that the chances of effecting any change were "probably zero".
So the teachers who went on strike were simply waggers! SPA Williams must then accept that his organisation have a zero chance of success.
But of course not everyone is an unbiased adult. And to show how wrong Williams was and is: This from XR Manawatu
Last Friday we woke up to some good news from the UK - MP's in the House
of Commons have approved a motion to declare an environment and climate
emergency.
Now we need to see the political will and legislative powers to back
this up but it is a monumental step in the right direction following
Scotland and Wales declaring climate emergencies earlier in the week.
Non-violent direct action works.
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| Teachers strike. |
But of course not everyone is an unbiased adult. And to show how wrong Williams was and is: This from XR Manawatu
Last Friday we woke up to some good news from the UK - MP's in the House
of Commons have approved a motion to declare an environment and climate
emergency.
Now we need to see the political will and legislative powers to back
this up but it is a monumental step in the right direction following
Scotland and Wales declaring climate emergencies earlier in the week.
Non-violent direct action works.
Back on that infamous day the 15th of March 2019 400 hundred plus marched around the Square in PN and around the world, not once but twice, proves the energy of our youth. It was a wonderful sight watching the young people led the protest march...
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| Young protester in PN. |
I took this photo of this young girl / woman without getting her name, if you know her name could you simply let me know so I can contact her parents and seek permission to use her picture in the future...so if you recognise her please let me know.
Being the 15th of March and murder of 51 innocent individuals attending their Mosque in Christchurch, so the very first protest of the climate strike by young people rather came second in the MSM...
This of course was only the first step as the various branches of Extinction rebellion around NZ and around the world.
Peter Grove who sent me the note at the start of this report has joined XR London branch and is now really wrapt up in what is happening, And Peter is in his mid-eighties...so age is no barrier to becoming active.
Like Peter G I too am no chicken 79 this year...Extinction Rebellion Manawatu is holding its AGM at Snails on: If you a member or orginal supporter
So if you feel up to it why not come along and see if you can help... Our next meeting is Monday 13th May, 7pm, Snails 103 Taonui Street. Everyone is welcome - please do join us.
Please join the Facebook group and add your voice to the local discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/XRManawatu/
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We are healing from the shock of the 15th of March, both here and allover NZ. This item from the Manawatu Standard and covers the eforts of Andy Hickman to inter connect with the various religious communities within our society.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-shooting/112586669/man-behind-antimulsim-leaflet-drop-deemed-not-a-threat-after-police-speak-to-him
Was good to see this in the 6pm slot as a top story tonight. Was this the first time the #climatecrisis has been covered in prime time news? I wonder what the general population thought watching from their couches in their living rooms. I am hoping that slowly but surely it’s getting through!
