As is we don’t have enough problems with traffic. Protesters blocking blue star roundabout at M25. We are going away for a couple of days in Brighton today, will make the journey a bit longer.
I am all for peaceful protesting but when it affects others going about their usual business then I think reasonable force should be used to remove them.
Complaining about climate change I believe. So block the roads. Result extra pollution! Stupidity in the extreme
They will not be viewing it in that way though will they?
Their view will surely be that if protests help to push governments into a set of actions to 'save the planet' - then occasional incremental polution increases as a result of their protests will be justified.
EDIT - I in no way agree with their actions here - to be clear.
I am all for peaceful protesting but when it affects others going about their usual business then I think reasonable force should be used to remove them.
please protest, just not in a way that anyone notices
I am all for peaceful protesting but when it affects others going about their usual business then I think reasonable force should be used to remove them.
please protest, just not in a way that anyone notices
I would think that there is some level of noticeable protest that sits between doing nothing - and blocking off the nations busiest motorway.
Complaining about climate change I believe. So block the roads. Result extra pollution! Stupidity in the extreme
missing the point, a tiny miniscule bit of extra pollution is worth it for spreading the message
And what about the stresses and strains millions of people are facing just to make ends meet right now. Poor people who just want to get on with their work. But they can’t. They are sat in a traffic jam because a bunch of protesters think it’s a good way to spend a Wednesday morning.
peotesting is one thing but dragging thousands of innocent people into it is something completely different and will not get them any additional support.
Don't these protestors work for a living, if yes they can hardly be doing anything worthwhile that they can afford to be missed for that period, yeah i know all on annual leave...
Always does me that they target Joe Public, most of whom agree there's a problem and would be happy with changes in law and legislation to help reduce climate change. If they want to take a bit of direct action, try blocking some of the factories within about a 10 miles radius of Dartford ffs
Don't these protestors work for a living, if yes they can hardly be doing anything worthwhile that they can afford to be missed for that period, yeah i know all on annual leave...
Always does me that they target Joe Public, most of whom agree there's a problem and would be happy with changes in law and legislation to help reduce climate change. If they want to take a bit of direct action, try blocking some of the factories within about a 10 miles radius of Dartford ffs
again, this is more, you can protest, but do it in a way that doesn't get attention or a wider point.
Have all sorts of mixed feelings about this. I agree that targeting major industrial polluters directly would be a better look and gain more sympathy, but is it also more likely to land the protesters in major legal trouble? Should one be a martyr for the cause? Is publicity enough?
Road traffic is a major source of pollution but it doesn't have to be. Protest the manufacturers who aren't going electric. Protest Shell.
Always does me that they target Joe Public, most of whom agree there's a problem and would be happy with changes in law and legislation to help reduce climate change. If they want to take a bit of direct action, try blocking some of the factories within about a 10 miles radius of Dartford ffs
again, this is more, you can protest, but do it in a way that doesn't get attention or a wider point.
But they're inconveniencing people who aren't able to make a difference. Unless they think doing this will stop people driving. Think these protests are misguided
That said I am entirely sympathetic to this cause, so I can't feel too enraged. At least they're doing something about it, however misguided.
A similar cause is the development of natural land (such as with this ghastly London Resort proposal). As far as I'm concern the more diggers they sabotage on those sites the better. Keep it targeted, keep it smart.
I am all for peaceful protesting but when it affects others going about their usual business then I think reasonable force should be used to remove them.
please protest, just not in a way that anyone notices
I would think that there is some level of noticeable protest that sits between doing nothing - and blocking off the nations busiest motorway.
Interesting fact - the ‘motorway’ between the A2 junction and the tunnel is actually the A282 - as a result it’s not included in the Governments assessment of air quality next to motorways - massive con trick, as the air quality on that section of the ‘M25’ must be one of the worst in Europe a lot of the time
just causing a nuisance to people who can’t do much - I understand this is about insulating homes - but let’s be honest these people would turn up to the opening of a vegetable crisp packet if it meant they can cause issues - morons need a good kicking.
literally run the fuckers over, the old bill will steam in on most scenarios but not when these poxy tree huggers are involved - drag them off the road and cuff them.
the ones the other day that blocked the M25 for 4 hours, how on earth are they allowed to get away with that.
just causing a nuisance to people who can’t do much - I understand this is about insulating homes - but let’s be honest these people would turn up to the opening of a vegetable crisp packet if it meant they can cause issues - morons need a good kicking.
I am all for peaceful protesting but when it affects others going about their usual business then I think reasonable force should be used to remove them.
please protest, just not in a way that anyone notices
I would think that there is some level of noticeable protest that sits between doing nothing - and blocking off the nations busiest motorway.
Similarly - I would like to think that there is some way of policing the protesters that sits between doing nothing - and giving them a good kicking.
They avoid Canning Town underground station now. Don’t want some hairy arsed pipe fitter dragging them off a roof of a tube train by their ankles again.
just causing a nuisance to people who can’t do much - I understand this is about insulating homes - but let’s be honest these people would turn up to the opening of a vegetable crisp packet if it meant they can cause issues - morons need a good kicking.
I am all for peaceful protesting but when it affects others going about their usual business then I think reasonable force should be used to remove them.
please protest, just not in a way that anyone notices
I would think that there is some level of noticeable protest that sits between doing nothing - and blocking off the nations busiest motorway.
Similarly - I would like to think that there is some way of policing the protesters that sits between doing nothing - and giving them a good kicking.
Nope bollocks to them - the one I saw yesterday holding his head as if he had been brutally assaulted - he was merely dragged about half a metre before the police intervened. It’s usual Britain though these wankers do what they like which they wouldn’t dare abroad.
The UK ranks 17th in world pollution table and we are taking steps to bring it down further.
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Their view will surely be that if protests help to push governments into a set of actions to 'save the planet' - then occasional incremental polution increases as a result of their protests will be justified.
EDIT - I in no way agree with their actions here - to be clear.
peotesting is one thing but dragging thousands of innocent people into it is something completely different and will not get them any additional support.
Road traffic is a major source of pollution but it doesn't have to be. Protest the manufacturers who aren't going electric. Protest Shell.
A similar cause is the development of natural land (such as with this ghastly London Resort proposal). As far as I'm concern the more diggers they sabotage on those sites the better. Keep it targeted, keep it smart.
the ones the other day that blocked the M25 for 4 hours, how on earth are they allowed to get away with that.
The point about protests is that it should be noticed.