Democracy Gone Astray

Democracy, being a human construct, needs to be thought of as directionality rather than an object. As such, to understand it requires not so much a description of existing structures and/or other related phenomena but a declaration of intentionality.
This blog aims at creating labeled lists of published infringements of such intentionality, of points in time where democracy strays from its intended directionality. In addition to outright infringements, this blog also collects important contemporary information and/or discussions that impact our socio-political landscape.

All the posts here were published in the electronic media – main-stream as well as fringe, and maintain links to the original texts.

[NOTE: Due to changes I haven't caught on time in the blogging software, all of the 'Original Article' links were nullified between September 11, 2012 and December 11, 2012. My apologies.]

Sunday, May 31, 2015

The third Freedom Flotilla is ready to sail to Gaza

Despite mounting international pressure, Israel contines to attack Gaza. The apartheid wall, the mounting death toll and the general disregard for human rights and international law characterize the current state of affairs.
We are a coalition of civil society members with diverse backgrounds who all believe that Palestinians have a right to self-determination and freedom of movement.

We work with many groups and organizations around the world to bring justice to Gaza. Since 2008, Israel has launched three full-scale attacks on the isolated Gaza Strip. In 2014, Israel's attack resulted in more Palestinians dying than in the previous two campaigns combined. These are not measured or justified responses. This is a systematic genocide that many governments allow to continue. Palestinians in Gaza are forced to live in constant fear. For the thousands still homeless, living in an economy that is shattered, the aftermath is lived on a daily basis.
The trauma to the people living in Gaza will have an aftershock like we have never felt before.
The Freedom Flotilla III Coalition will again sail to bring civil society to the shores of Gaza in another attempt to end this illegal blockade. Our goal is to bring the plight of the Palestinians of Gaza to the forefront of world scrutiny. The first step has already been taken as the Swedish ship, Marianne, set sail.
A December 2014 statement on the Flotilla's website reads:
"The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. Israel is not being held accountable for the damage it caused during its assault on the strip nor for the commitments it made as a part of the Egyptian brokered agreement to end hostilities. The port of Gaza remains closed and borders remain blocked and Palestinians in Gaza continue to be denied their basic right to freedom of movement. Gaza continues to suffer from the lack of basic supplies and materials needed for daily life let alone rebuilding what Israel damaged during its July/August assault. The international community did not meet the obligations it made to Gaza after the assault either."
How long will we let this illegal blockade, the inhumane suffering and the largest open air prison in history to continue?

Soon, the Freedom Flotilla will challenge the illegal blockade of 1.8 million citizens of Palestine. We must insist that Israel's policies of apartheid and tyranny cease and desist. These policies are well past their due date. 

Join the movement for truth. Please follow the lead of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and stay aware of a legitimate nonviolent confrontation of oppression.

Original Article
Source: rabble.ca/
Author: WENDY GOLDSMITH EHAB LOTAYEF

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