With reference to Mandy Nolan’s article ‘Changing the World with Non-violent Action’ Echo, (14 December).
We wholeheartedly support Daisy and others in their non-violent direct actions. However, we would like to point out, that there is nothing to be ashamed of to be referred to as ‘radical’. In these so-called enlightened days, it doesn’t take much; one only has to think outside the square to be at odds with the norm.
The governments and corporations themselves could be referred to as ‘radical’, with their self-serving greedy practices on our planet (the English language is complex). And when it comes to being an ‘extremist’, ask the ‘Green Extremist’ Ian Cohen.
Criticism of others for taking their radical action only weakens one’s cause. There’s nothing that governments like more than to divide people. So keep focused. Isn’t freedom of speech and choice what our ancestors struggled for?
Love is the answer. Happy solstice.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
