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Speaking "truth to power"

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    This year the annual 4 July demonstration was on a Monday, it was pouring with rain, and lots of people were at the G8.
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        We wondered if anyone would come. But amazingly people did. A lot of police also came, waiting in vans, peddling on bikes, patrolling on foot - and 10 police horses were brought in from South Yorkshire. It was a disproportionate response to what has been a peaceful demonstration each year.
        Perhaps people came because of the draw of Scott Ritter (former UN weapons inspector in Iraq) speaking, Chumbawamba playing, and the roles that NSA Menwith Hill plays in the world - an awesome combination.
        Afterwards most people walked round the base and stopped at various entrances. Lindis Percy and Dave Webb spent time talking about the role and functions of the base.
        At a meeting in the evening organised by CAAB and supported by Menwith Hill Forum, Scott Ritter spoke in the Council Chamber of Leeds Civic Hall. He again reiterated the need to speak "truth to power". It was a memorable and impressive performance.
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