Article by Wolfgang Kuchler
CAP members were out on Preston’s Flag Market this Pride Saturday with a stall highlighting the impact of arms spending and warfare on the environment as well as people round the world. In particular we were showing solidarity with PENGON, our sister Friends of the Earth group in Palestine, with information – including facts about local arms company BAE – and an online petition. We also had a “what would you spend the money on?” sheet.
Despite the rain and the other attractions we engaged with at least ten people, some of whom expressed an interest in CAP. A teacher from Chorley said that local people were leaving jobs like teaching and auto repair to get more money at BAE, and that had a real impact. She suggested people could be trained in making and installing wind turbines – currently being done by Dutch companies [using low paid non union labour we think – CAP]
We gave away a few stickers, told people about other CAP events, and would like to thank Dave at the Oxfam bookshop for the loan of their stall. A worthwhile outing.