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Dear All,
Please forward this message to everyone you know. There are definitely some of you who truly know what the IMF & the World Bank are about. There are definitely some of you who want to voice out your opinions but feel that there is nothing much you can do.
So here's a suggestion of what you CAN do:
For those of you interested, get a white shirt and either with 2 other friends or alone. Write a slogan reflecting what you feel with black marker or fabric paint, such as 'Capitalism Is Slavery' or 'I Murder Farmers'. If you're working in a group, you might like to break up the slogan for each member. For instance, A will have 'Capitalism', B will have 'Is' and C will have 'Slavery'. And if you're interested, distribute the factsheets on the IMF & World bank! It can be obtained here.
http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/wbimf/facts.html
[Please try to print it in a booklet format if you can, it's 4 pages long.]
The venues which you might wanna focus on could be Suntec City Tower 5,City Hall, Orchard Rd. Technically, you can be anywhere and at any point of time at all. Walk around in your groups of 3s, hand out your flyers anywhere and anytime you please.
This is not a movement, this is not an organised gang. We know what we are, people who feel strongly about the issue. Globalization is a process which affects all of us, although in different ways, yet we do not get an opportunity to have our say in this. But this is something we can do that is legal and still gives us an outlet of expression. Instead of whining about not being able to do anything, let's head out and inform the rest of our fellow Singaporeans!
Things to note
1. Because of the law in Singapore states that an assembly of more than 4 is considered 'Illegal Assembly', It is best to work in a group of 3, maximum.
2. Be nice to the police, they are not the 'enemy'. They're not very happy to be re-called to this. IMF duty IS taxing for them. Many of them are also reservists. They have more in common with us than those within the convention centre.
3. This is your own personal way to express how you feel about globalization and the agencies which are involved in this process. This process affects ALL of us, although in different ways, so there is no reason why we should be excluded from having our say in this matter.
4. Please note that if you happen to speak to any press, please remind yourself that you do not represent an organisation but your individual self, so please state that it is your personal opinion(unless otherwise.)
5. If you wish to say something make sure you know what you're saying and don't let them put words into your mouth, always ask where the reporters are from before you say anything. If you don't trust the paper, don't say anything. Most freelance journalists (news syndicates like Reuters of Associated Press) sell their stories to any local and/or foreign press. Don't forget that you have the right to refuse to comment.
So don't wait out on this, the program has begun and it will end on the 20th of this month. And if you can't be bothered, at least send this to people on your address book, there might be some interested.
Please forward this message to everyone you know. There are definitely some of you who truly know what the IMF & the World Bank are about. There are definitely some of you who want to voice out your opinions but feel that there is nothing much you can do.
So here's a suggestion of what you CAN do:
For those of you interested, get a white shirt and either with 2 other friends or alone. Write a slogan reflecting what you feel with black marker or fabric paint, such as 'Capitalism Is Slavery' or 'I Murder Farmers'. If you're working in a group, you might like to break up the slogan for each member. For instance, A will have 'Capitalism', B will have 'Is' and C will have 'Slavery'. And if you're interested, distribute the factsheets on the IMF & World bank! It can be obtained here.
http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/wbimf/facts.html
[Please try to print it in a booklet format if you can, it's 4 pages long.]
The venues which you might wanna focus on could be Suntec City Tower 5,City Hall, Orchard Rd. Technically, you can be anywhere and at any point of time at all. Walk around in your groups of 3s, hand out your flyers anywhere and anytime you please.
This is not a movement, this is not an organised gang. We know what we are, people who feel strongly about the issue. Globalization is a process which affects all of us, although in different ways, yet we do not get an opportunity to have our say in this. But this is something we can do that is legal and still gives us an outlet of expression. Instead of whining about not being able to do anything, let's head out and inform the rest of our fellow Singaporeans!
Things to note
1. Because of the law in Singapore states that an assembly of more than 4 is considered 'Illegal Assembly', It is best to work in a group of 3, maximum.
2. Be nice to the police, they are not the 'enemy'. They're not very happy to be re-called to this. IMF duty IS taxing for them. Many of them are also reservists. They have more in common with us than those within the convention centre.
3. This is your own personal way to express how you feel about globalization and the agencies which are involved in this process. This process affects ALL of us, although in different ways, so there is no reason why we should be excluded from having our say in this matter.
4. Please note that if you happen to speak to any press, please remind yourself that you do not represent an organisation but your individual self, so please state that it is your personal opinion(unless otherwise.)
5. If you wish to say something make sure you know what you're saying and don't let them put words into your mouth, always ask where the reporters are from before you say anything. If you don't trust the paper, don't say anything. Most freelance journalists (news syndicates like Reuters of Associated Press) sell their stories to any local and/or foreign press. Don't forget that you have the right to refuse to comment.
So don't wait out on this, the program has begun and it will end on the 20th of this month. And if you can't be bothered, at least send this to people on your address book, there might be some interested.
