BBC article on the G20 Meeting

G20 demonstrators march in London

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The video looks good but what is being accomplished?
The protest is following a roped off route which tells me that it doesn't even come close to reaching those to whom the message is aimed.

Don't misunderstand me. Even if there's no disruption of traffic or gathering on the steps of power, people showing up in large numbers does help.
But to really get the attention of those pulling the levers you need large numbers of bodies in the march and no regard for roped off areas.

I'm just reading Naomi Wolf's book "Give me Liberty" and she really explains the ways protest is controlled and subdued.
It's must reading for anyone seeking methods of getting effective protests heard.

Get out in the streets if you want to be heard.

I think the street fighting is booked for next week Robert. I know the police are looking forward to it as well as the media. The main protests will be on Wednesday and Thursday when the G20 meet. I won't be going as I can't run as fast as I used to and I think it will turn ugly.

A guide to G20 protests in London