So, we protesters are responsible for causing the Asia Pacific Defence and Security Exhibition planned to open on Rememberance Day 2008 in Adelaide to be cancelled.
NOT because we made our point.
NOT because ideals of peace won the day.
NOT because Rann's government saw the light.
NOT because of an overwhelming longing for cooperation rather than competition.
According to media reports, what I see as a victory for those opposing the Arms Fair is actually us bullying the poor little government into backing down from their monstrous venture.
I haven't seen any commentary from the government about why APDSE was such an abhorrent concept and why it should never have been planned for our city or indeed any city.
I think we need to continue to speak very loudly about our reasons for organising protest actions, and drown out the petulant voices of Foley and the rest.
To Foley I say - grow up and develop a backbone.
To Rann I say - develop some morals and get the courage to stand by them.
To all the protesters, I still say non-violence has won the day.
