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Following in Martin’s Footsteps | notonlyformyself

Reblogged with permission from: Following in Martin’s Footsteps | by notonlyformyself *

As my time in Gangjoeng has come to an end I walk away feeling grateful for having had the opportunity to meet people acting from a place of love, not hatred.

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Having met the ones who would rather go to prison than compromised their moral beliefs.

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Hung out with the SOS team. Frozen kayak rides, stubbornly working as monitors and guardians of the sea, coast line, animal life, corals and sea bed, all deeply affected by the construction.

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Been inspired by all these politicians, leaders, villagers, supporter. Activists in different coats.

And yesterday six people from the National assembly(belonging to the Progressive Democratic Party) came to the same gate. Held a press conference. Talked about not being let in to see the base. Despite having their permits in order.

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Many big and small efforts.

And all these people have at some point reacted and decided to act. Laws and regulations are made by people. Structures are created but can be changed if needed. Patters of state power can be challenges. Do not obey it you feel you shouldn’t. The pink sign below says just that; sometimes it is your obligation to stand by your beliefs and disobey.

And doing it from a place of love instead of hatred is a good start.

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*Reblogged posts do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of Save Jeju Now

 

January 22, 2013

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civil disobedience, Gangjeong, government oppression, human rights, Jeju, Martin Luther King Jr, MLK, nonviolence, peace activism, Peace Island, peacemaking, police violence, resistance, state violence

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