Tuesday, April 13, 2004
These pricks better not be getting a student allowance
A group of protesters are occupying the proposed site for an open cast mine down South (probably with the full support of the "we won't allow coal to solve our power crisis Ministry"). This form of protest grates at the best of times - but the thought that I may be subsidising there lentils really annoys me.
Group spokeswoman Jo McVeagh said students from environment groups all over New Zealand made the three-hour trek into the valley on Sunday to join the occupation.As for campaigning against 'business greed' - add me to your selfish people hate list - I quite like a hot shower in the morning.....
"Our week-long occupation sends a clear message to business leaders and politicians that, as New Zealander's, we will not allow our natural heritage to be ruined to satisfy the business sector's greed."
Stuff: Students Occupy Proposed Mine Site
