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Hello Objectives/Research Team,
I feel that "nonviolence" is very loosely used by the group to refer to "no violence" as opposed to being a "nonviolent movement". I think there needs to be a committee that specifically discusses how nonviolence principles can shape the movement - Gene Sharp's book has been a good guide for our Egyptian friends - i am sure there was a focussed effort to read, understand and strategize based on it.
Nonviolence is as much about strategy as it is about being peaceful and not being violent. I think a focussed effort is needed in doing a deep evaluation of how nonviolence principles can determine the course of action.
On a side note:
I also think we need to start with the end in mind - what does accomplishment look like? And then determine how we can apply nonviolent techniques to move towards that. This will give us tangible exit criteria, and a yardstick for those involved in the movement to know where we are, what is working and not working, and how we can adjust course to get to the end goal. I know this is easier said than done, but again, there needs to be a focussed effort towards this - to make sure that the occupation is not a wasted effort.
Thanks,
~Kos
Comment by : alhs06
Submitted by KosmiK Guru on
Kos, points are well taken & I agree. Maybe we could place a "By Non Violent Measures" quote on our leaflets & some of our sign's. As well as placing something on our Home page & any other social media link's we control. We could also send random "Tweet" reminders of our Non Violent policies.
However, due to the volatile nature of the reason's for our action's, as well as the perceived arrogance of those who are opposed to our movement. I kinda have to believe that a "Hockey Game" will break out sooner or later. Any thought's to the contrary would be in my opinion, careless & foolish. In the same light as any effort to prevent our Brother's & Sister's from throwing a few jab's, we should also form a program for a distancing strategy when the inevitable comes to fruition.
Hate to be so negative, but I also have auto & health insurance for similar situation's, it's the responsible thing to do, sad but true.
Non-violence
Submitted by Wildthing on
I've been searching for information on this movement's commitment or non-commitment to non-violence. Seems there's not been too much talk about this. My BIG worry is that if the movement fails to commit to non-violence we leave ourselves open to sabotage. Remember, know your enemy. You already KNOW these people have no shame. How long before they frame us and we lose this beautiful moment.? We need to keep our eyes on the prize. I haven't been able to make it down to the GA but spent the better part of last weekend downtown. Except for this one question, it's all good...
Wildthing
Nonviolence Workshop on Oct 16th 4pm
Submitted by KosmiK Guru on
A nonviolence workshop is being conducted at City Hall tomorrow. Here are the details:
Nonviolence Workshop - Sunday, Oct 16th
Look forward to seeing you all at this workshop that is of great relevance to this movement:
Date/Time: October 16 2011 (Sunday) - 4pm PST
Venue: Lawn across the street from the occupation (corner of Main and 1st)
Conducted by:
Candace Cornicelli,
Director, Common Peace and Center for the Advancement of Nonviolence
Workshop Agenda:
Dr. King's Six Principles of Nonviolence
Gandhian Principles of Nonviolence
Dr. Gene Sharp's 198 Forms of Nonviolent Action
Strategies of a Nonviolent Movement
Pledge of Nonviolence
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=241152649267526
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